Python Rogue Clone

A text-based implementation of the classic roguelike dungeon crawler game Rogue.

100% Written by Claude 3.5 Sonnet using Cursor Composer.

Features

• Procedurally generated dungeons
• Turn-based gameplay
• ASCII graphics
• Player movement and combat
• Items and inventory system
• Monsters and combat

Controls

• Arrow keys or WASD: Move player
• i: Open inventory
• q: Quit game
• Enter/Space: Interact/Attack
• A cheat code exists to automatically win the game

Game Symbols

Symbol	Description
@	Player character
#	Wall
.	Floor
+	Door
>	Stairs down
<	Stairs up
M	Monster (generic)
g	Goblin
o	Orc
T	Troll
D	Dragon
Đ	Ancient Dragon
$	Gold
!	Potion
/	Weapon
]	Armor
?	Scroll
=	Ring
%	Food
~	Water
	(space) Unexplored area

Setup

1. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Unix/macOS
# or
.\venv\Scripts\activate  # On Windows

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the game:

python main.py

Credits

• Inspired by a Friday afternoon conversation with Dan Shapiro.
• Modeled after the Rogue game by Michael Toy and Glenn Wichman with later contributions by Ken Arnold.
• Cursor Composer was used to write the code.
• More info on the Rogue game can be found here.
• Bonus video of Dan Shapiro explaining Rogue