Rogue-like: Evolution -

At the International Roguelike Development Conference, developers codified the "8 must-haves" for a "pure" roguelike:

Experience points are often gained by consuming food rather than just killing enemies. Rogue-like: Evolution

Explore the history and gameplay of the evolution-focused roguelike sub-genre: The Evolution of Roguelikes YouTube · Jesse Cox At the International Roguelike Development Conference

Infinite replayability through procedural maps. Permadeath: High stakes where every mistake is final. Rogue-like: Evolution