# rogue-lite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹoʊɡlaɪt/

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

## Etymology
Blend of roguelike + lite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rogue-lite