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Using only symbols available in the "ascii" set of characters

A game where you have to start over from the beginning when you die. Often goes together with procedural generation, so it doesn't get boring!

Utilizing content created by algorithms rather than human made content. Often utilizes a "seed," a relatively small string that is used to control the randomization algorithm that generates the entire world.

Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.