A great roguelike game doesn’t need combat, as proven by these combat-free games in the genre.
Video games can be grouped into different genres based on their gameplay, story, and style. Some of the most popular genres include action, adventure, role-playing games (RPGs), sports, and strategy. Each genre offers unique experiences and challenges to players. Lately, the roguelike genre has been gaining popularity.
Roguelikes are a type of RPG that feature procedurally generated levels and permadeath, meaning when a player’s character dies, they must start the game over from the beginning. These games offer a high level of replayability and challenge, as players must navigate randomized dungeons and defeat enemies to progress. Games like “Dead Cells,” “Enter the Gungeon,” and “Hollow Knight” have become wildly popular, and the popularity of the genre continues to grow. That said, not every roguelike is about combat challenges. Some are also about passive gameplay. Here’s a list.
Against the Storm is a dark fantasy city-builder game set in a post-apocalyptic world where the player takes on the role of the Viceroy, appointed by the Scorched Queen, to rebuild civilization in the face of catastrophic rains. The player must lead a diverse cast of characters, including humans, beavers, lizards, and harpies, to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for the last remaining survivors.
Against the Stormoffers a unique blend of city builder and rogue-lite gameplay, with the player balancing the needs of different settlements and manufacturing resources and dealing with recurring Blightstorms. With hundreds of gameplay modifiers and five distinct biomes, every city location presents a new set of challenges for the player. The game offers a highly replayable experience as the player upgrades their resources, building blueprints and overall strategy to face the ever-evolving threats of the forest.
Rogue Tower is an exciting game combining tower defense elements and roguelike gameplay. Players must build, upgrade, and defend their tower in this game against a never-ending stream of enemies. The path the enemies travel is constantly expanding, making tower placement a critical aspect of the game. You must carefully consider your tower’s coverage area and elevation bonuses while also making strategic decisions about which towers to place in the best spots.
