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rogue-lite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈɹoʊɡlaɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: roguelike-like

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of roguelike + lite.