Episode 173: Generative AI

We discuss the rise of Generative AI in game development, with Darren Grey, Jeremiah Reid and Tommy Thompson.

Episode 172: Seven Day Roguelikes 2026

We discuss the 2026 crop of Seven Day Roguelikes, including highlight games, recent trends and experiences of taking part.

Episode 171: Omega Labyrinth Life

Darren Grey and John Harris discuss the Japanese roguelike Omega Labyrinth Life.

Episode 170: Critical Play

Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Rob Parker discuss design analysis of games during play.

Roguelike Radio episode 169: Innovation

Darren Grey and Mark Johnson discuss design of innovative mechanics in roguelikes.

Roguelike Radio episode 168: Jank

Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Rob Parker discuss the role of "jank" in games.

Roguelike Radio ep 167: Designing for Mastery, with Josh Ge

Darren with Josh Ge (aka Kyzrati) about Designing for Mastery and the latest in Cogmind development.

Roguelike Radio ep 166: Jupiter Hell Classic, with Kornel Kisielewicz

Darren interviews Kornel Kisielewicz about his upcoming game Jupiter Hell Classic.

Episode 165: Tabletop RPGs

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.

Episode 164: Roguelikes for classic home computers

We discuss modern development for older home computers such as the Commodore-64, with Mark Johnson, Andrew Doull and Ricki Sickenger of Badgerpunch Games.

Episode 163: Interview with Tanya X Short

Darren Grey interviews Tanya X Short, head of Kitfox Games.

Episode 162: Balatro

We discussed the kinda poker-themed and vaguely roguelike-ish game Balatro, with Darren Grey and Mark Johnson.

Episode 161: Caves of Qud 1.0

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.

Episode 160: Science Fiction

We discuss the how science fiction intersects with the roguelike genre, with Darren Grey and Andrew Doull.

Episode 159: Shiren 6

We discuss the recently released Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil (aka Shiren 6), with John Harris and Rob Parker.

Episode 158: 10 Years of Dungeonmans

We discuss the 10th "Mansiversary" of Dungeonmans, with Darren Grey and Jim Shepard.

Episode 157: 868-BACK

We discuss the new development of 868-BACK, with Darren Grey, Andrew Doull and Michael Brough.

Episode 156: Roguelike Celebration event

We discuss the annual Roguelike Celebration event, with Noah Swartz, Em Lazer-Walker, Kawa and Darren Grey.

Episode 155: Magic Systems

We discuss designing magic systems for roguelikes, with Owen (aka Scatha), co-developer of Sil, Alexei Pepers and Darren Grey.

Episode 154: Jupiter Hell - Early Access

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