Roguelikes Are Ruining Gaming For Me
Roguelikes shouldn’t work. They’re frustrating, unfair, and endlessly repetitive... but somehow, that’s exactly what makes them so addictive.
From Hades to Slay the Spire, Vampire Survivors to The Binding of Isaac, roguelikes and roguelites take everything that should push players away and turn it into pure obsession. But what is it about this genre that keeps us coming back for “just one more run”?
In this video, I dive into the secret behind roguelikes’ success, including: how they redefined fun, changed how games handle failure and progression, and why they might have ruined other game genres for me forever.
If you’ve ever lost hours chasing that perfect run, this one’s for you.