# Rogue with the Dead: A Charming Roguelike-Slash-Clicker Game
Key Highlights :
Despite the slightly odd title (which, given that I mistakenly first read it as "Rogue with the Dad", which gave me a completely different initial impression), Rogue with the Dead is a charming roguelike-slash-clicker game that's incredibly engaging once you get the hang of it. The core loop is exactly what you'd expect from a roguelike, but it adds its own unique twist to it in an F2P-friendly package.
## Visuals
Rogue with the Dead offers a charming pixelated aesthetic that will draw in gamers of all ages. The game is also conveniently optimized for portrait mode, so you can be as lazy as you like depending on how much time and effort you want to invest in your troops. Each unit you unlock and recruit boasts its own unique designs as well, and this also applies to the enemies and bosses you need to overcome as you surpass certain distances.
## Gameplay
Rogue with the Dead follows the classic roguelike format. You'll have to start all over again from the very beginning of the run each time you die, but, typical of the genre, you can use in-game currencies earned to purchase upgrades, new units, spells and more to make your next run slightly less excruciating than the last. You'll simply have to keep moving, keep fighting, keep dying, and keep upgrading until you move past your best distance, and then you'll just have to keep moving some more. Rinse and repeat.
## What's the Appeal?
The appeal of Rogue with the Dead lies in its unique units and upgrade system. Each unit type has its own special abilities and quirks that you'll need to take into account when choosing your team. For instance, Pygmies are fast and squishy, but they cost less to upgrade and can overwhelm even the tankiest foes with ease. Rangers are extremely basic, but when you need some ranged support during a brutal melee brawl, they can certainly get the job done. You can also choose to upgrade your own skills - even one that can boost your tap power (yes, you can tap on your enemies to deal damage like a 4th-wall-breaking god) so you can literally lend your units a hand when push comes to shove.
While I'm not a fan of the incessant tapping myself, I like how I can step in and do some damage control whenever I feel like my units are getting obliterated. I also like how I can just choose to leave my units be if I'm feeling particularly lazy, or I can focus my full attention on gathering gold, upgrading troops, recruiting units, and levelling up my skills.
All in all, Rogue with the Dead is a great roguelike-slash-clicker game that offers a unique twist on the classic formula. The charming visuals, diverse units, and the ability to upgrade your own skills make it an incredibly engaging experience that's well worth checking out.
