FTL: Faster Than Light remains one of the best roguelike games ever made. Its premise is simple but finely-tuned, creating a core gameplay loop that is challenging, addictive, and rewarding. Yet time ...

A 2025 roguelike strategy game that has earned a very positive reception on Steam is making its debut on PlayStation 5 later ...

While 2026 has already seen some incredible roguelike games, there are still plenty more to keep players hooked.

No doubt thanks to its massive 90% discount ...

This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. Random chance is key to the success of any roguelike, but it is easiest to notice when a game feels unfair.

I've spent more time playing the best roguelike games than any other genre. Across countless games, ranging from the card-popping satisfaction of Balatro to the fast-paced action of Hades, roguelikes ...

Balatro transformed poker into one of the best roguelike games ever made, and in the wake of its huge success, we've seen so many other physical games and pastimes get similar treatment. Now, it's ...

Roguelikes were seemingly one of the biggest genres in 2025, and the genre seems to be showing no signs of slowing down in 2026. There are bags of incredible indie games set up for release, with dice ...

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is leaving Xbox Game Pass. Find out why this Hades-inspired roguelike game and its unique Fortune dice companion have earned praise from players and critics.

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, ...