Define Roguelike Meaning

Adj: Of a computer game sharing certain characteristics similar to the original game Rogue. Especially involving a single character in a large dungeon/tower, with a key focus on inventory management and stat-building. Generally free and open-source, with primarily ASCII graphics.

Notables: Angband, Moria, Nethack, ADOM, Omega.

PQ (Progress Quest) is a parody roguelike.

Defined by Derek Yu describing his game Spelunky. Also called roguelites, these games feature a resetting progression system like Rogue's, but incorporate other gameplay elements like platforming or dungeon-crawling. The period of neo-roguelikes is either still continuing, or ended around 2015.