Rogue-lite, definition: Not a defined genre at all but just an umbrella term for games from any genre that share at least some of the following characteristics:
permadeath (a must have)
procedurally generated levels
metaprogression
short to medium length runs with victory conditions (a run can usually be finished in one sitting)
The answer to your question has been a subject of endless nerdy discussions for years. However I would answer it like this.
Rogue-like, loose definition: A defined genre of games, based on the classic game Rogue. Key features of such games are:
Rogue-like, strict definition: A defined genre of games, based on the classic game Rogue. Key features of such games are:
Roguelike, examples:
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Rogue-lite, definition: Not a defined genre at all but just an umbrella term for games from any genre that share at least some of the following characteristics:
Roguelite, examples
Thank you, wow!
You are welcome. I enjoy to systematize things :)