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description DRL Overview

DRL is a modern turn-based roguelike game inspired by traditional shooters like *Doom*. It’s notable for its open-source development following a legal challenge related to the original *Doom* title in 2016. The game offers strategic combat and procedural level generation appealing to fans of tactical gameplay and classic roguelike experiences. It is suitable for players who enjoy challenging, methodical action and exploration.

help DRL FAQ

Why is DoomRL now called DRL?

DoomRL changed its name to DRL after ZeniMax raised a trademark issue over the Doom name in 2016. The rename let ChaosForge keep the game available without using the protected wordmark.

Is DRL turn-based like a traditional roguelike?

Yes. DRL is turn-based and grid-based, but it adapts Doom-style gun combat, barrels, demons, and fast tactical decisions into a roguelike format.

Is DRL connected to Jupiter Hell?

Yes. Jupiter Hell is ChaosForge's commercial spiritual successor to DRL, released out of early access in 2021 with 3D graphics and a new setting.

Can DRL still be played on modern computers?

DRL has builds for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and its code was made open source after the 2016 trademark episode. Players can use graphical tiles or the older ASCII-style presentation.

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