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Roguelikes
Game Design
Procedural Generation
Indie Game Development
Roguelike Games
Caves Of Qud
Balatro
Critical Play
Dungeonmans
Game Mechanics
Dwarf Fortress
Science Fiction
Community Engagement
Deck Building
Violence In Games
Game Development
Steam
Jank
Player Agency
Mod Support

Welcome to Roguelike Radio, a podcast about roguelikes.

PublishesInfrequentlyEpisodes150Founded15 years ago
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Video GamesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

We discuss numbers, with Andrew Doull and Michael Brough.

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We discuss Marvel Snap, with Andrew Doull, Rob Parker and Lauren Whatevs.

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We discuss the rise of Generative AI in game development, with Darren Grey, Jeremiah Reid and Tommy Thompson.

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We discuss the 2026 crop of Seven Day Roguelikes, including highlight games, recent trends and experiences of taking part.

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Recent Guests

Michael Brough
Independent game designer known for roguelike games including 868-HACK and Imbroglio
Episode: Episode 175: Numbers
Lauren Whatevs
Marvel Snap economy/content creator; runs fan site and writes economy-focused articles
Fourth Location
Episode: Episode 174: Marvel Snap
Jeremiah Reid
Game developer who created a Roguelike using Claude tools
Episode: Episode 173: Generative AI
Tommy Thompson
Guest with YouTube channel AI and Games; discussed generative tools in game dev
Episode: Episode 173: Generative AI
Josh Ge
Developer of the roguelike game Cogmind
Cogmind
Episode: Roguelike Radio ep 167: Designing for Mastery, with Josh Ge
Tanya X Short
Co-founder of Kitfox Games with extensive experience in game development
Kitfox Games
Episode: Episode 163: Interview with Tanya X Short
Jim Shepard
Founder of Dungeonmans and indie game developer
Dungeonmans
Episode: Episode 158: 10 Years of Dungeonmans

Host

Darren Grey
Host of Roguelike Radio

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • The best podcast ever

    Gotta say it, gotta say it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HBlegend1
    Canadaa month ago
  • Lovely genre dive

    I still re-listen ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    c501574
    Canada4 years ago
  • Roguelike niche

    If you are a fan of Roguelike games, and perhaps also a developer of them, this is the one and only podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snowminx
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent show

    I am a big fan of the show. I only actively play Jupiter Hell, Cogmind and DCSS but I enjoy hearing the stories and design philosophies of other roguelikes as well. Next time you do a Jupiter Hell episode (enjoyed the recent one) please ask about the use of noise in the game as in real sound representing the usual noise messages you’d get. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    necrosonic138
    United States7 years ago
  • In-depth about RLs!

    I was happily surprised to find such a hands-on approach to Rogue-likes and other such games. The podcast touches such a wide array of subjects!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    romalug
    Finland9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the deep-dive design conversations and practical insights for roguelike enthusiasts.
Audience notes high regard for breadth of topics from AI tooling to traditional roguelike design.
Fans appreciate guest interviews with developers and the thoughtful, niche coverage.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#241
Germany/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#17
Finland/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#48
Finland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#64
Austria/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#136
Singapore/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#136
South Africa/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 175: Numbers
Q: Is every game generated in all of your games beatable, or are there seeds that are completely unbeatable?
Brough says he does not formally verify every possibility, relying instead on playtesting and tuning by feel. He does add checks for issues that are straightforward to detect, such as disconnected maps or generated item sets missing a required cause-and-effect pairing.
Episode 175: Numbers
Q: Do you go to the computer straight away when you design, or do you do paper-based design to start with?
Brough takes notes on paper but says a game does not feel real until he has a working prototype, which he can often build in a day or a few hours. Numbers are assigned during that early prototyping, and some initial values anchor the rest of the design.

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What is Roguelike Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Captures a deep dive into roguelikes, examining game design, modding, and the craft of creating within constraints. Episodes frequently explore topics like procedural generation, player agency, design philosophy, and interviews with developers, giving practical insights into building and analyzing roguelike experiences. The show is known for hands-on discussions, niche genre focus, and thoughtful debates about innovation, accessibility, and the balance between tradition and experimentation, making it a valuable resource for creators, players, and sponsors seeking a highly engaged, design-minded audience.

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Roguelike Radio launched 15 years ago and published 150 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Lauren Whatevs
3. Jeremiah Reid
4. Tommy Thompson
5. Josh Ge
6. Tanya X Short
7. Jim Shepard

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