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Tag: classic
Games: 6
Date Range: 1987 - 2006

01. Omega

[traditional] 1987 by Laurence Brothers

Omega is a roguelike game developed by Laurence Brothers, first released in 1987. The game introduces persistent village systems, guild membership mechanics, and multiple victory conditions to the rog...

Unix, DOS, Windows
Diff: hard

02. NetHack

[traditional] 1987-07-28 by NetHack DevTeam

NetHack is a free and open-source roguelike game originally developed in 1987 as a successor to Hack. The game has been in continuous development for over 35 years and is known for its complexity and ...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

03. Angband

[traditional] 1993-04-11 by Angband Development Team

Angband is a free and open-source roguelike game derived from UMoria in 1993. The game is set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and is based on the fortress of Angband from The Silmarillion. It is cons...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

04. ADOM (Ancient Domains of Mystery)

[traditional] 1994 by Thomas Biskup

ADOM (Ancient Domains of Mystery) is a roguelike role-playing game developed by Thomas Biskup, initially released in 1994. The game is notable for its complex systems, extensive character development ...

Windows, Linux, DOS
Diff: extreme

05. Linley's Dungeon Crawl

[traditional] 1995 by Linley Henzell

Linley's Dungeon Crawl is a roguelike game developed by Linley Henzell, first released in 1995. The game introduced innovative spellcasting mechanics and streamlined design principles that influenced ...

DOS, Windows, Linux
Diff: hard

06. Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

[roguelike] 2006-09-19 by DCSS DevTeam

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a traditional roguelike that evolved from Linley's Dungeon Crawl in 2006, focusing on removing tedious mechanics while preserving strategic depth. ## Design Philosophy The...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: hard