My Cousin the Rogue: Save Monsters from Your Rogue Cousin

5/28/2026, 11:49:34 PM

Tags: #traditional-roguelike #roguelike #turn-based-strategy #dungeon-crawler #turn-based-tactics #rpg #minimalist #text-based #top-down #old-school #stealth #perma-death

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Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/28/2026, 11:49:34 PM

Key highlight

In My Cousin the Rogue, a unique RPG, players must protect innocent monsters from their rogue-like cousin. Features stealth, perma-death, and retro ASCII graphics in a turn-based dungeon exploration experience.

Details

Overview

In My Cousin the Rogue, you play a unique role: the protector of innocent monsters. Your cousin, a rogue-like player, is on a rampage, killing monsters in the dungeon. It's up to you to take responsibility for his actions and rescue these creatures. Your mission is to find the monsters, guide them to safety at the exit, and use their special abilities strategically to evade your destructive cousin.

Highlights

Unique Premise: Step into the role of a monster savior, tasked with protecting dungeon inhabitants from a rogue-like player cousin.
Strategic Gameplay: Utilize monster abilities and stealth to outmaneuver your cousin and ensure non-violent conflict resolution.
Retro Aesthetics: Experience classic turn-based dungeon exploration with charming retro ASCII graphics.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy unconventional RPG mechanics, stealth gameplay, and a charmingly retro aesthetic. If you're looking for a non-violent approach to dungeon crawling and a unique narrative where you protect, rather than defeat, enemies, this game offers a refreshing experience.

Game Info

Developer: Vaporwario
Publisher: Vaporwario, BAD Collective
Genre: RPG
Release Date: To be announced
Features: Stealth, Perma-death, Retro ASCII graphics, Turn-based dungeon exploration, Non-violent conflict resolution, No inventory management, No stats to upgrade.