We named Caves of Qud the best roguelike of 2024 because of its indulgent procgen writing, its mesmerizing world simulation, and—importantly—its options for creating mutant player characters with an ...

But it’s also just the latest example of a glut of games that think that smashing any game idea together with the trend du jour is a recipe for success—and an apt illustration of the limits of that ...

Roguelike games are one of the most addictive genres out there; there's nothing more fun than challenging the same dungeon or boss rush with new and improved skills and weapons. But many games that ...