Meaning of "rogue like"

[Slam]

When a game is described as being "rogue like" does it mean that it is an RPG? If so why not just say RPG? Being rogue like seems to be used for all sorts of games from first person shooters to isometric action adventures.

 

[Slam]

So the description is probably being incorrectly used quite frequently. I'm glad that this wasnt such a silly question after all!

Rogue lite might be when you die but have extra lives?!

 

[Slam]

There's a new rogue- like game in town. A good one apparently