Roguelike vs Roguelite vs Metroidvania, Explained
Three words people use interchangeably and shouldn't. Here's what roguelike, roguelite, and Metroidvania each mean — and how games fuse them.
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Field notes from a breaking timeline
Guides to the Time Keys, the lore behind the broken oath, and where KUTO: The Lock of Time sits among time-bending action adventures.
Roguelike vs Roguelite: What's the Difference?
The two terms get used interchangeably, but there's a real distinction. Here's what separates a roguelike from a roguelite.
The Five Time Keys in KUTO: The Lock of Time
Recall, Dilation, Leap, Fracture, Stillness. Five keys that bend one rule of time each — and you only carry two at a time. Here's what each one does.
KUTO: The Lock of Time — Everything We Know
An outcast time guardian, bound to the titan Kronos, cutting back through a crumbling Rome. Here's the premise, the combat, and how to follow it.
The Lore of KUTO: Kronos and the Gods
An outcast left for dead, saved by the titan of time himself. The story behind KUTO: The Lock of Time, and the bond that arms him against the gods.
Games Where You Rewind Time — 9 Worth Playing
Undo a fall, replay a bad choice, rewind a fatal hit. Nine games where pulling time backwards is either a safety net, a puzzle tool, a story mechanic, or all three.
Upcoming Metroidvania Games in 2026
The Metroidvanias worth watching in 2026, from the big sequels everyone's waiting on to the indies flying under the radar.
The Most Anticipated Indie Roguelikes of 2026
The roguelikes worth following in 2026 — what's coming, what to wishlist now, and why getting in early actually matters for these games.