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• Episode 173: Generative AI 13.05.2026

  We discuss the rise of Generative AI in game development, with Darren Grey, Jeremiah Reid and Tommy Thompson. Read more »
• Episode 172: Seven Day Roguelikes 2026 24.04.2026

  We discuss the 2026 crop of Seven Day Roguelikes, including highlight games, recent trends and experiences of taking part. Read more »
• Episode 171: Omega Labyrinth Life 01.04.2026

  Darren Grey and John Harris discuss the Japanese roguelike Omega Labyrinth Life. Read more »
• Episode 170: Critical Play 25.01.2026

  Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Rob Parker discuss design analysis of games during play. Read more »
• Roguelike Radio episode 169: Innovation 28.12.2025

  Darren Grey and Mark Johnson discuss design of innovative mechanics in roguelikes. Read more »
• Roguelike Radio episode 168: Jank 05.12.2025

  Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Rob Parker discuss the role of "jank" in games. Read more »
• Roguelike Radio ep 167: Designing for Mastery, with Josh Ge 21.08.2025

  Darren with Josh Ge (aka Kyzrati) about Designing for Mastery and the latest in Cogmind development. Read more »
• Roguelike Radio ep 166: Jupiter Hell Classic, with Kornel Kisielewicz 26.07.2025

  Darren interviews Kornel Kisielewicz about his upcoming game Jupiter Hell Classic. Read more »
• Episode 165: Tabletop RPGs 11.06.2025

  We discuss table top roleplaying games and how they have moved on from the inspiration for the original Rogue, with Marc Majcher, Sam Dunnewold and Andrew Doull. Read more »
• Episode 164: Roguelikes for classic home computers 16.04.2025

  We discuss modern development for older home computers such as the Commodore-64, with Mark Johnson, Andrew Doull and Ricki Sickenger of Badgerpunch Games. Read more »
• Episode 163: Interview with Tanya X Short 26.03.2025

  Darren Grey interviews Tanya X Short, head of Kitfox Games. Read more »
• Episode 162: Balatro 24.02.2025

  We discussed the kinda poker-themed and vaguely roguelike-ish game Balatro, with Darren Grey and Mark Johnson. Read more »
• Episode 161: Caves of Qud 1.0 17.02.2025

  Andrew Doull and Rob Parker interview Jason Grinblat and Brian Bucklew, creators of Caves of Qud, about the milestone 1.0 release of their game. Read more »
• Episode 160: Science Fiction 04.02.2025

  We discuss the how science fiction intersects with the roguelike genre, with Darren Grey and Andrew Doull. Read more »
• Episode 159: Shiren 6 25.01.2025

  We discuss the recently released Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil (aka Shiren 6), with John Harris and Rob Parker. Read more »
• Episode 158: 10 Years of Dungeonmans 09.01.2025

  We discuss the 10th "Mansiversary" of Dungeonmans, with Darren Grey and Jim Shepard. Read more »
• Episode 157: 868-BACK 09.12.2024

  We discuss the new development of 868-BACK, with Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Michael Brough. Read more »
• Episode 156: Roguelike Celebration event 27.09.2020

  We discuss the annual Roguelike Celebration event, with Noah Swartz, Em Lazer-Walker, Kawa and Darren Grey. Read more »
• Episode 155: Magic Systems 26.07.2020

  We discuss designing magic systems for roguelikes, with Owen (aka Scatha), co-developer of Sil, Alexei Pepers and Darren Grey. Read more »
• Episode 154: Jupiter Hell - Early Access 31.08.2019

  We discuss the kitchen sink school of game design, with Kornel Kisielewicz and Darren Grey. Read more »