When comparing HyperRogue vs Riptale, the Slant community recommends Riptale for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes/roguelites on PC?” Riptale is ranked 61st while HyperRogue is ranked 73rd. The most important reason people chose Riptale is:
Each attack requires a gem. If you have no gems you cannot attack
Specs
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Pros
Pro Unique geometry
HyperRogue takes place in the hyperbolic plane. The grid of hexagons and heptagons and the straight lines which seem to be parallel diverge and never cross and many more unique and unusual geometric shapes.
Pro Easy to get into
A bit like in chess, the basic mechanics are based purely on movement, so no keys to learn. There are no stats, and most creatures are killed with a single hit -- the same is true for the player, but like in Chess, moves which would immediately lead to being killed are forbidden, so the game is over only when you are checkmated. Advanced parts of the game world include lands based on more complex mechanics, and magical orbs which give temporary special powers.
Pro Many different areas
Many areas based on various themes (R'Lyeh, Desert, Overgrown Forest, Living Cave, Palace, Carribean, etc.)
Pro Turn-based roguelike or local coop roguelite
Can be played both as a turn-based roguelike, and as a roguelite with smooth time. Local coop is available in the roguelite mode.
Pro Unique combat
Each attack requires a gem. If you have no gems you cannot attack
Pro Old-school retro roguelike
It is not really roguelite but a roguelike. You die and you start from the beginning.
Cons
Con Strange visual choices
One of the selling points of the game is also one of its biggest weaknesses. For some, it's simply headache inducing to look at.
Con Too difficult
It's a challenging game for sure.