Where does “roguelike” come from?
roguelike (English) comes from English Rogue — A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
roguelike (English): Any of a genre of computer role playing games...
Definitions
- Any of a genre of computer role playing games...
Ancestry of “roguelike”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Rogue | A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person |