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Rogue Legacy

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ActionAdventureIndieRogueliteRPG
Game Details
Publisher
Cellar Door Games
Release date
6/27/2013
Status
Released
Classification
ESRB E10+ / PEGI 12
Distribution
Steam (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Monetization
Buy to play
Multiplayer
No
PvP
No
Setting
Genealogical action roguelite
Price
$$
Run length
5-20 Minutes
Meta-progression
Heavy
Build diversity
Low
Platforms
PC, Steam, Epic, GOG, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile

Rogue Legacy helped popularize the modern roguelite by introducing a clever generational progression system. Each time your hero dies, you continue as one of their descendants, inheriting unique traits that can be beneficial, challenging, or downright ridiculous. Gold earned during each run is used to upgrade your family manor, permanently strengthening future generations. Combined with fast-paced 2D platforming, procedurally generated castle layouts, and challenging boss fights, it created a rewarding loop where every failed run still felt like progress.

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