rogue-lite

US/ˈɹoʊɡlaɪt/

noun

A genre of video games that possess some, but not all, elements of roguelikes. They usually have permadeath and randomized levels.

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roguelike-like
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Meanings

nounrogue-lite (plural rogue-lites)

plural rogue-lites

  1. video gamesA genre of video games that possess some, but not all, elements of roguelikes. They usually have permadeath and randomized levels.

    Synonyms: roguelike-like

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA genre of video games that possess some, but not all, elements of roguelikes. They usually have permadeath and randomized levels.

Similar
roguelike-like
Also see
roguelike-like

Origin

Blend of roguelike + lite.

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APA

rogue-lite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rogue-lite

MLA

“rogue-lite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rogue-lite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rogue-lite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rogue-lite.

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