Rogue Legacy Dev Shares Game Source Code in Pursuit of Sharing Knowledge

Indie developer Cellar Door Games has generously released the source code for its acclaimed 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, to the public. This move, driven by a commitment to knowledge sharing, allows developers and enthusiasts to explore the game's inner workings.

Cellar Door Games Open Sources Rogue Legacy

Game Assets Remain Proprietary, But Collaboration is Encouraged

Cellar Door Games made the announcement via Twitter (X), stating that the source code is freely available for download. The code, hosted on GitHub under a non-commercial license, is accessible for personal use and study. This initiative has been met with widespread appreciation from the gaming community.

The GitHub repository is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer known for his contributions to open-sourcing other indie games. The release ensures the game's longevity, safeguarding it against potential delistings or inaccessibility, thus contributing to digital game preservation efforts. This action even caught the eye of Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at the Rochester Museum of Play, who expressed interest in a potential partnership.

It's important to note that while the source code is freely available, game assets like art, graphics, and music remain under copyright and are not included. Cellar Door Games encourages contact for those interested in using assets beyond the scope of the provided license or incorporating elements not included in the released code. The developer's goal is to foster learning, inspire new projects, and facilitate the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1.