Roguelike games have gained significant popularity over the years and are a unique niche in the video game scene. For those unfamiliar, they're a game style that offers a thrill for players as they're ...

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Roguelikes have expanded beyond traditional genres, including Plinko, golf, and Poker hybrids. Games like Nubby's Number Factory and Cursed to Golf challenge and innovate the Roguelike formula. Titles ...

If I had to crown a genre as the most popular gaming niche of the year, I’d be tempted to pick roguelikes. They’ve dominated the gaming world in 2025, with subgenres like casino roguelikes, ...

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This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. The definition of "roguelike" is one of those topics of conversation that will keep die-hard fans debating ...