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=== Welcome to the RogueBasin! === | === Welcome to the RogueBasin! === | ||
The [[RogueBasin]] is a central knowledge-base for everything related to the [[ | The [[RogueBasin]] is a central [[articles|knowledge-base]] for everything related to the [[What a roguelike is|Roguelike]] genre, as well as a detailed [[:category:roguelike games|directory of Roguelike games]]. | ||
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[[ | [[Articles|Articles]] · [[:category:roguelike games|Games]] · [[RogueBasin talk:Community Portal|Community]] · [[Roguelike Links|Links]] | ||
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=== What is a Roguelike? === | === What is a Roguelike? === | ||
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Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie. | Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie. | ||
Of course, the best way to understand what a Roguelike is | Of course, the best way to understand what a Roguelike is is to download and play one. | ||
=== Roguelike games === | === Roguelike games === | ||
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Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like [[DoomRL]] or [[CastlevaniaRL]]. The following may help you find out more: | Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like [[DoomRL]] or [[CastlevaniaRL]]. The following may help you find out more: | ||
*[[ | *[[:category:roguelike games|Categorized games]] | ||
*[[list of roguelikes|Lists of games]] | |||
*[[Major roguelikes]] | *[[Major roguelikes]] | ||
*[[Roguelike Reviews]] | |||
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=== Roguelike development === | === Roguelike development === | ||
If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a [[developers|seasoned developer]]) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre: | If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a [[developers|seasoned developer]]) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A [[articles|complete list of articles]] is available, but here are some to get you started: | ||
* [[Roguelike | * [[:Category:Events|Events]] | ||
* [[7DRL]] | |||
* [[rgrd]] | |||
* [[Roguelike Dev FAQ]] | |||
* [[How to Write a Roguelike Game in 15 Steps]] | * [[How to Write a Roguelike Game in 15 Steps]] | ||
===Contribute=== | |||
One of the easiest ways to contribute is to add your name to the [[RGRD Wiki Project]]. Simply add your name there yourself, or post a message on [[rgrd]] stating that you'd like to participate, and what you agree to. If someone happens to see a relevant post by you, they'll upload it to this wiki as an [[articles|article]]. | |||
If you'd like to contribute to RogueBasin directly, simply create and log into an account. Feel very free to edit! We especially need more information added to the [[:category:roguelike games|games pages]] and the [[list of roguelike games|lists]] - if you're a developer, consider updating your game's page, and making sure that it (and you) are included in the relevant lists. Have a look at [[:category:templates|the templates]] and [[:category:main]]. | |||
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Revision as of 22:48, 23 September 2006
Roguelike News
- 28 March 2024 - Soulash 2 v0.7.3 Stability released
- 23 March 2024 - CvRL2: The Lady of Berkeley v0.0.4 released
- 19 March 2024 - Cataclysm: Bright Nights v0.6.0 released
- 16 March 2024 - SpelunkyRL v0.3.0 released
- 15 March 2024 - Sphere v0.2.9 released
- 9 March 2024 - Terra Randoma v0.96.05 released on Steam
- 6 March 2024 - Overworld 1.28 released
- 6 March 2024 - Revengate 0.12.1 released
- 5 March 2024 - Once upon a Dungeon II v0.8.8.8 released
- 3 March 2024 - ROGUE-FP v2.1 released
- 27 February 2024 - Cogmind Beta 13 "Zoom All The Things" released
- 25 February 2024 - CastlevaniaRL 0.8.2 released
- 11 February 2024 - GearHead Caramel v0.960 Happy Seolnal released
- 27 January 2024 - Lost Labyrinth DX Version 2.1.0 "Dracolich" released
- 24 January 2024 - Enemy Trench v1.0.4 released on Steam
- 15 January 2024 - Realms of the Lost Alpha 8 released
- 13 January 2024 - Terra Randoma Version 0.95.09 released on Steam
- 12 January 2024 - Triangle Wizard 2 v2.2 released
- 8 January 2024 - Zorbus r60.2 released
- 7 January 2024 - Steam Sky 9.0.7 released
- 6 January 2024 - Golem: A Self-Made Person! Alpha 2 released
- 5 January 2024 - GodoRogue v1.7 released
- 1 January 2024 - Tangaria "Second chance" released
- 1 January 2024 - Emerald Woods 0.4.2 released
- 27 December 2023 - HyperRogue v13.0 released
- 24 December 2023 - A Scoundrel in the Underlair 0.13 released on Steam
- 23 December 2023 - Omega Rebirth v0.7.0 released
- 10 December 2023 - MudGate Alpha 4 released
- 10 December 2023 - Shadow of the Wyrm 1.6.2 released
- 5 December 2023 - Ancient iron knight v0.9.2 released
Welcome to the RogueBasin!
The RogueBasin is a central knowledge-base for everything related to the Roguelike genre, as well as a detailed directory of Roguelike games.
What is a Roguelike?
A Roguelike is usually described as a free turn-based computer game with a strong focus on intricate gameplay and replayability, and abstract world representation using ASCII-based display, as opposed to 3D graphics. Of course, as with any genre, there are deviations from the norm.
Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.
Of course, the best way to understand what a Roguelike is is to download and play one.
Roguelike games
Many Roguelike games are freely available online. The most popular Roguelikes are:
- ADOM http://www.adom.de/,
- Angband http://www.thangorodrim.net/,
- Crawl http://www.dungeoncrawl.org/,
- NetHack http://www.nethack.org/,
- ToME http://www.t-o-m-e.net/
- Zangband http://www.zangband.org/.
Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like DoomRL or CastlevaniaRL. The following may help you find out more:
Roguelike development
If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a seasoned developer) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A complete list of articles is available, but here are some to get you started:
Contribute
One of the easiest ways to contribute is to add your name to the RGRD Wiki Project. Simply add your name there yourself, or post a message on rgrd stating that you'd like to participate, and what you agree to. If someone happens to see a relevant post by you, they'll upload it to this wiki as an article.
If you'd like to contribute to RogueBasin directly, simply create and log into an account. Feel very free to edit! We especially need more information added to the games pages and the lists - if you're a developer, consider updating your game's page, and making sure that it (and you) are included in the relevant lists. Have a look at the templates and category:main.