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This is a comprehensive database of roguelike games with a terminal aesthetic interface.

Navigate using keyboard shortcuts or click on elements to explore the collection.

[A]ll Games: Browse the complete game collection

[S]earch: Filter games by name, type, year, or platform

[T]ags: Explore games by categories and features

[L]ineage: View family trees and game relationships

[R]andom: Discover games through random selection

[H]elp: This help documentation

A = All Games page

S = Search page

T = Tags page

L = Lineage page

R = Random page

H = Help page

Numbers (1-5) = Quick actions on each page

Complete alphabetical listing of all roguelike games in the database.

Each entry shows game name, type, release date, developer, and brief description.

Click on any game name to view its detailed information page.

Advanced filtering system with multiple search criteria:

Use keyboard shortcuts 1-4 to jump to filter fields quickly.

Browse games by categories, features, and themes with four view modes:

Click any tag to see all games with that tag.

Explore relationships between games with multiple visualization options:

Game discovery through randomization with multiple methods:

Tracks your discovery session and exploration progress.

Partial Matches: Type part of a game name for suggestions

Combine Filters: Use multiple criteria to narrow results

Clear Filters: Press 'C' or click button to reset

Real-time Results: See filtered count update instantly

Traditional: Classic ASCII roguelikes (NetHack, ADOM)

Modern: Updated traditional mechanics (Cogmind, Jupiter Hell)

Roguelite: Persistent progression (Dead Cells, Hades)

Action: Real-time combat (Risk of Rain, Enter the Gungeon)

Experimental: Unique mechanics (HyperRogue, Red Rogue)

Browser: Web-based games (Red Rogue, 868-HACK)

Era Exploration: Start with 1980s for origins, 2010s for modern

Platform Preference: Filter by your available systems

Tag Discovery: Explore similar games via shared tags

Lineage Tracking: Follow game family trees for related experiences

Random Selection: Use filters with random discovery for targeted exploration

Release Dates: Original release, not latest version

Developers: Original creators, may include teams

Platforms: Systems where game is available

Difficulty: Relative challenge level within genre

Active Development: Whether game receives updates

Community Size: Player base and activity level

The Roguelike Database is an open-source project documenting the history, lineage, and characteristics of roguelike games from 1980 to present.

Built with Astro.js and styled with a terminal aesthetic to honor the ASCII heritage of the genre.

All game data is stored in YAML format for easy maintenance and contribution.

Information compiled from official websites, game documentation, community sources, and historical archives.

Release dates reflect original releases, not remakes or major version updates.

Developer information includes original creators and may list teams or companies.

Lineage relationships based on documented inspiration and direct forks.

Game descriptions focus on historical significance and unique features.

Primary Types: Based on adherence to traditional roguelike principles

Subgenres: Thematic and stylistic categorizations

Gameplay Features: Core mechanical elements

Lineage: Documented relationships and inspirations

Tags: Community-driven descriptors and themes

Framework: Astro.js static site generator

Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom terminal theme

Data Format: YAML files for structured game information

Typography: Monospace fonts for authentic terminal feel

Colors: Classic terminal color palette (amber, green, white, cyan)

Interactivity: Vanilla JavaScript for client-side functionality

This is an open-source project welcoming contributions and corrections.

Game entries are stored in human-readable YAML format for easy editing.

Historical accuracy and comprehensive documentation are prioritized.

Community knowledge and preservation efforts are essential to the project.

Grateful to the roguelike community for preservation efforts and documentation.

Special thanks to RogueBasin, the original developers, and gaming historians.

This project honors the legacy of the roguelike genre and its pioneers.