Roguelike

And there’s a good reason for this: the endless replayability that comes with roguelike features can make for games that last. You won’t find many true roguelikes on Xbox Game Pass (what’s a true roguelike?), but you’ll find plenty of roguelike-likes, roguelites, and other kinds of games that incorporate roguelike elements. So yes, we’re playing fast and loose with the term here, but even purists will surely find something to love in these Xbox Game Pass games!...

One of them may even use the term “roguelike” directly in their marketing strategy for the game. Am I exaggerating? Maybe, but more and more it feels like I’m not. Roguelikes, roguelites, and roguelike elements have infiltrated pretty much every aspect of modern gaming. Where did this type of gameplay come from? Why are roguelike mechanics so popular? And how come so many different gaming genres are now incorporating these elements?...