The advent of the “action roguelike” was a major leap forward, opening up the possibilities of what developers could do […] ...

Traditional tabletop gaming is getting another action-packed roguelike with Beyond Words, a new Scrabble meets Balatro game that blends the traditional family word game with powerful upgrades, insane ...

Roguelike fans just got another reason to use Xbox Play Anywhere as this fast-paced action game comes to the service.

You love failing, but slightly less each time? Well, friends, you’re going to want to check out some of the best roguelikes out there.  For the sake of variety, no Hades, Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors ...

Spiritfall is the type of game that typically flies under the radar and may have been overlooked by most players, but certainly not by the eyes of the critics, as the game opens our list of ...

Between Hades 2, Slay the Spire, and Against the Storm, there are plenty of great roguelikes out already. There are also a number of solid strategy options on the horizon, with Anno 117: Pax Romana ...

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Some of the best roguelike games get their hooks into you by offering super-precise action. Dead Cells, Returnal, and Hades 2 all work as either straightforward shooters or hack-and-slash experiences.

Chess is arguably the perfect game. Infinite possibilities exist in its 8x8 world full of knights and pawns that can move in the same directions every single match, but much like Tetris, there's ...

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Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the ...

Out of the myriad of roguelikes in the gaming world, Balatro is one of the most popular – and with good reason. Thankfully for folks who enjoy its moreish, looping gameplay style, other roguelikes on ...