
The GROGPOD Roguelike Podcast is a bi-weekly show about four friends talking about a featured Roguelike game. We cover the full spectrum of titles, from the more modern, action-oriented games like Binding of Isaac and Hades to the traditonal roguelike designs of games like Cogmind and Caves of Qud. Join us each episode as we unpack what makes a roguelike game fun (or not) and then rank it against ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||

At PAX West this year I had a great time interviewing Angel Polanco: the solo dev behind the incredibly well-rated bullet hell roguelite The Void Rains Upon Her Heart! An incredibly interesting game from mechanics, boss designs, art, story, I couldn’... more
It’s time to put the BOOM back into boomer shooters as we fire up the hottest graphics of 1996* with Strafe! Another entry in our Devolver Digital review catalogue, the self-described “ worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter” will put our pi... more
It’s Christmas in August as we unload the sooty petro-rocks from our stockings and crack open the clean-burning Coal LLC! The quick action mining-themed roguelite version of Motherload, you are tasked to fill your quota of coal before time runs out. ... more
Roguelites belong to the Nords! This week we return to tower defense rogue land with Nordhold: the vaguely Viking-themed tower defense roguelite featuring tower synergy systems, work placement econometrics, and decisions about whether or not to sacri... more
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I love this show. Listening to it, especially the episode 100 series took me back to my time as a teenager. I remember things now that I had long forgotten. Thanks for being concise, clear, it makes it easier to understand. Now let’s see … what should I type next … ahh, yes, LAMP ON.
Considering that one of the reviewers had never heard of the term 4X and the other one thought that Xcom was a 4X shows that these guys just aren’t qualified to give informed opinions on the games they are supposedly reviewing. Listening to the Monster Train 2 review was enough to convince me to leave a 1 star review, as the reviewer challenged me to do so if he was incorrect in stating that the MS1 clans hadn’t been changed at all. Guess what, the clans did have their own unique items, rooms an... more
I love the podcast! I found the analysis of gameplay really insightful. You can tell that the hosts are experienced gamers.
The banter between hosts seem very genuine and they seem like actual friends (I think they mentioned that they went to college together or something). They make funny and self-aware jokes.
I think one or more of the hosts has a data science background. So they also sprinkle in some brief game analytics in there too. One of the past reviews mentions issues with microp... more
Working on a podcast is really hard and it seems like these guys put in time to analyze the games
Thanks to all the hosts for their efforts planning and producing these great episodes!
I like that there tend to be a myriad of opinions from each of the hosts. Often I disagree, but I still love listening. They are harsh judges, but fair!
It's so fun to hear some of my favorite games being discussed and dissected. It's both a widespread but a niche subgenre, and these guys find some awesome deep cuts on Steam.
One of the hosts has quite bad mic quality and, to be brutally honest for the sak... more
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The show centers roguelike games through a lively, opinionated panel that dives into design decisions, mechanics, and broader game systems. Episodes typically mix deep-dive analyses of specific titles with candid Industry commentary, guest interviews from indie developers, and comparisons across a broad roguelike compendium. A standout trait is the willingness to challenge conventions—whether critiquing balance, discussing dynamic progression, or exploring cross-media influences like art and audio—while keeping a playful, community-driven vibe. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy thorough, game-nerdy conversations and for potential guests or sponsors seeking alignment with independent game development, design thinking, an... more
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Recent guests on GROGPOD Roguelike Podcast include:
1. Angel Polanco
2. Craig Hamilton
3. Dylan White
4. Will Wright
5. Helen (Gagther)
6. McDougla Online
7. Aaron BigSimple Harshman
8. Woody Ciskowski
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