Permadeath and Procedural Generation: The Heart of Roguelike Games

There’s a simple elegance to the world of roguelike games that thrills the hardcore gamer and hobbyist alike. The unpredictability, the constant struggle, and the immense satisfaction of triumphing against all odds – this is the essence of the roguelike genre. Two key features stand at the heart of this engaging experience: permadeath and procedural generation. These features, initially born out of technological necessity and design exploration, have since become defining hallmarks, integral to ...