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Games Oct 14, 2026

Roguelike vs roguelite, what's the real difference?

People keep correcting each other on this in every game thread. Is it just about whether you keep upgrades between runs, or is there more to it?
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meerar Oct 20, 2026
jame_arcade
Roguelike = permadeath and every run starts from zero, like the original Rogue. Roguelite = you keep some upgrades or unlocks between runs (Hades, Dead Cells). Most people use them interchangeably now anyway.