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Indie developer Cellar Door Games has generously released the source code for its acclaimed 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, to foster knowledge sharing within the game development community.
Cellar Door Games Opens Rogue Legacy's Source Code
Game Assets Remain Proprietary, But Collaboration is Encouraged
In a Twitter (now X) announcement, Cellar Door Games shared the news, stating that the source code is available for free download. The code, hosted on GitHub under a non-commercial license, allows for personal use and study. This initiative has been widely praised for its potential to educate aspiring game developers.
The GitHub repository is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer known for his work porting indie games to Linux. This release ensures the game's continued accessibility, even if it's removed from digital storefronts, contributing to digital game preservation efforts. The announcement even garnered interest from Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at the Rochester Museum of Play, who suggested a potential partnership.
It's important to note that while the source code is freely available, the game's art, music, and icons remain under a proprietary license and are not included. Cellar Door Games encourages contact for inquiries regarding the use of assets not included in the released code. The developer's GitHub page clearly states the intention is to facilitate learning, inspire new projects, and enable the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1. Any commercial use or distribution involving assets outside the scope of the released code requires direct communication with Cellar Door Games.
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