THE RISE OF THE ROGUELITE: INSIDE A GAMING PHENOMENON

Andrew Bailey, Christine Tomlinson, James Cartlidge, Kit von Campe, Leonardo Codamo, Marc Dolgin, Mark Johnson, Robert Seddan, Steven Harvie, Xavier Ho

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This book analyses the wave of roguelite games that has appeared over the past decade, putting them in historical context and informing readers about their development out of and relation to the roguelike genre that inspired them.

The book includes discussions of the historical development and significance of roguelites, critical perspectives on topics such as gender, politics, philosophy, analyses of the influence of roguelikes on roguelites, and discussions of design and mechanics.

This book will appeal to those wishing to study and learn more about the roguelites, games studies students and researchers, and game designers interested in this genre.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Hardcover		9781032541532	2025	188
English	eBook		N/A	2025	188

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The Rise of the Roguelite: Inside a Gaming Phenomenon

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