RPGFit check
Is Rogue worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Dungeon-crawling fans who want randomly generated rooms
- Players interested in early fantasy computer games
- Fans of Rogue-like games who want to experience an influential original
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a short, fixed route may not enjoy progressing through 26 generated levels.
- Those looking for a broad range of character roles may find the single Rogue identity restrictive.
- Players seeking cooperative gameplay may prefer a game built around multiple participants.
Our take on Rogue
Rogue gives up a fixed, predictable route in favor of changing room layouts and repeated dungeon expeditions. That choice makes the structure less scripted, while the single Rogue identity keeps the experience focused on one dungeon-crawling role rather than varied character roles.
What is Rogue?
Rogue is a dungeon-crawling game set in the Dungeons of Doom.
Each journey uses randomly generated rooms filled with monsters, traps, hidden doors, and loot. Players gather armor, weapons, food, spells, potions, and other items while descending through 26 levels that become more dangerous over time. The objective is to find the legendary Amulet of Yendor and escape with it. This commercial version is Epyx Rogue, an early release made for commercial distribution and ported to MS-DOS on the IBM PC. It is version 1. 49 of that port. The game is recognized as an early influence on the genre now associated with Rogue-like games.
How Rogue plays
- 01Randomized room layouts
- Each journey through the Dungeons of Doom uses a different arrangement of rooms.
- 02Dungeon exploration
- The 26-level descent includes monsters, traps, hidden doors, and loot.
- 03Equipment gathering
- Armor, weapons, food, and other items can be collected during the quest.
- 04Variable magic effects
- Spells and potions produce different effects on different playthroughs.
- 05Amulet escape goal
- The objective requires finding the Amulet of Yendor and leaving the dungeon with it.
Games like Rogue
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DarkArts StudiosFor:NetHack players who want a graphical interface instead of ASCII presentationSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving adventure, since character death ends an expedition
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IBOLOGY LLCFor:Roguelike fans who want procedurally varied dungeon levelsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed level layout may find the changing terrain and layouts a poor match.
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FrozenCrate, LLCFor:Roguelike fans who want procedurally generated fantasy dungeonsSkip if:Players seeking a linear adventure with a fixed dungeon layoutPicked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
Rogue: platforms & release
Is Rogue worth it?
It is worth it if: dungeon-crawling fans who want randomly generated rooms. Skip it if: players seeking a short, fixed route may not enjoy progressing through 26 generated levels.
Where can I download Rogue?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Rogue's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Rogue on?
Windows only.
