A game borrowing roguelike elements, such as procedurally generated runs and death that resets progress, while adding permanent upgrades or unlocks that carry between runs, and often real-time action. Darkest Dungeon is a well-known fantasy example.
Origin
Emerged in the 2010s as players distinguished such games from traditional roguelikes defined by the 2008 Berlin Interpretation.
Quick answers
- What does "Roguelite" mean?
- A game borrowing roguelike elements, such as procedurally generated runs and death that resets progress, while adding permanent upgrades or unlocks that carry between runs, and often real-time action. Darkest Dungeon is a well-known fantasy example.
- Where does the term "Roguelite" come from?
- Emerged in the 2010s as players distinguished such games from traditional roguelikes defined by the 2008 Berlin Interpretation.
