rhlike

Rhlike is a term used within the gaming community to describe a subgenre of roguelike video games. These games typically share core characteristics with traditional roguelikes, such as procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and turn-based combat, but often deviate in one or more significant ways. A common distinction is the adoption of real-time combat instead of turn-based, which significantly alters the pacing and strategic considerations of gameplay.

Many rhlike games also feature more streamlined interfaces or modernized graphics compared to the often ASCII-based or very minimalist visuals of classic roguelikes. The emphasis remains on exploration, resource management, and adapting to unpredictable challenges, but the moment-to-moment gameplay is often faster-paced and more action-oriented. Examples of games that might be considered rhlike include "Rogue Legacy" and "Binding of Isaac," though the exact categorization can be a matter of player interpretation. The term itself is a portmanteau of "roguelike" and "like," signifying a resemblance rather than a strict adherence to the original definition established by the game "Rogue."