Game Groups > Gameplay feature: Permadeath / permanent death

Permadeath (slang) is a game feature where the player controlled character is permanently erased after death. No load game options are available and all saved game(s) of that particular character/scenario/campaign are automatically deleted by the game.

Single player games storing player's data locally (e.g. allowing to quit playing and to return to game-in-progress another day) open the possibility of player manually backing up critical files - this is called save scumming and is considered cheating. Multiplayer games store players' data on server to prevent this.

Limitations * Games where permanent death is only a level/difficulty option e.g. exists only in hardcore/nightmare mode or where permanent death is optional and not the default mode, should be excluded from this game group. Hence, games such as Diablo should not be included in this game group.

  • Games that have a continue feature or multiple lives should be excluded from this game group. The permanent death feature must have the effect of the player losing all level progression, prompting the player to restart a new game, where the new game is indistinguishable from the first time the player played the game. Some games however, may have some minor achievements, scores, or other minor features recorded. Games that reward the player with additional lives during the game (e.g. via items) may be included in the game as long as losing all level progression is still in effect.

Note

Rogue variants may also be included in this game group. Though please note that that some variants out there may not have a permanent death feature or that feature is optional.

Sub-Groups * Rogue variants / Roguelikes* Nethack revisions

Related Game Groups * Gameplay feature: Aging* Gameplay feature: Hunger / Thirst

Related Genre * Genre: Wilderness Survival

Related Link * Wikipedia: Permanent death

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Title Released Platforms Genres Moby Score
box cover thumbnail Aliens: Roguelike 2007 Windows, Linux (+1 more) Strategy, Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Ancient Domains of Mystery 1994 Linux, DOS (+3 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
box cover thumbnail Angband 1993 DOS, Linux (+11 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.2
box cover thumbnail Angvik 2013 Windows, Macintosh Action
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box cover thumbnail ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat 2007 Nintendo DS Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Below 2018 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.4
box cover thumbnail Chair Simulator 2021 Windows, Macintosh Simulation
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box cover thumbnail Chopper Commando 1990 DOS Action, Simulation
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box cover thumbnail Dead Ground 2018 Linux, Nintendo Switch (+1 more) Strategy
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box cover thumbnail Deathstate 2015 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+2 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail Don't Starve 2013 Linux, Windows (+2 more) Action
7.5
box cover thumbnail Doom, the Roguelike 2002 DOS, Linux (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.8
box cover thumbnail Dungeon Adventure 2010 Xbox 360 Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Eco 1987 Atari ST, Amiga Action, Simulation, Strategy
6.3
box cover thumbnail Epic Dungeon 2010 Xbox 360 Action, Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Flamebreak 2016 Windows, Linux (+1 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail FTL: Faster Than Light 2012 Linux, Windows (+4 more) Strategy / tactics
8.0
box cover thumbnail Full Mojo Rampage 2014 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+1 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail Ghostship Aftermath 2014 Windows Action
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box cover thumbnail Hack Lite 1989 Amiga Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life 2004 GameCube Simulation
7.6
box cover thumbnail Heavy Bullets 2014 Windows, Linux (+1 more) Action
7.2
box cover thumbnail Heroes of Loot 2013 Linux, Windows (+11 more) Action
7.3
box cover thumbnail Holomento 2022 Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail How to Survive: One Shot Escape 2014 Windows DLC / Add-on
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box cover thumbnail Leap of Fate 2016 Windows, PlayStation 4 Action
7.5
box cover thumbnail Legend of Dungeon 2013 Windows, Linux (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Lost Castle 2016 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+2 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail MidBoss 2015 Linux, Windows (+1 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Miscreated 2014 Windows Action
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box cover thumbnail NEO Scavenger 2013 Windows, iPhone (+5 more) Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail NetHack 1987 DOS, Linux (+14 more) Role-playing (RPG)
7.7
box cover thumbnail Nuclear Throne 2013 Windows, PS Vita (+8 more) Action
8.1
box cover thumbnail One Hour One Life 2018 Linux, Windows (+1 more) Simulation
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box cover thumbnail Our Darker Purpose 2014 Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Paranautical Activity 2013 Windows, PS Vita (+6 more) Action
5.3
box cover thumbnail Pixel Piracy 2013 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+3 more) Strategy / tactics
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box cover thumbnail Risk of Rain 2013 Linux, Windows (+5 more) Action
7.6
box cover thumbnail Roboquest 2020 Windows, Xbox Series (+2 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail Rogue 1980 DOS, Linux (+17 more) Role-playing (RPG)
6.4
box cover thumbnail Roundguard 2020 Windows, PlayStation 4 (+6 more) Action, Puzzle
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box cover thumbnail Saturnalia 2022 Windows, Xbox One (+5 more) Action
7.0
box cover thumbnail Soulforged 2022 Windows Role-playing (RPG)
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box cover thumbnail Spelunky 2009 Windows, Macintosh Action
7.9
box cover thumbnail Spelunky 2012 Xbox 360, Windows (+4 more) Action
7.9
box cover thumbnail Spelunky 2 2020 PlayStation 4, Windows (+5 more) Action
7.8
box cover thumbnail StarBreak 2015 Linux, Windows (+2 more) Action
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box cover thumbnail Steambirds Alliance 2019 Windows, Macintosh Action
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box cover thumbnail Steel Battalion 2002 Xbox Action, Simulation, Strategy / tactics
7.9
STWALT 2014 Browser Role-playing (RPG)
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