> Why didn't MUDs ever go rogue-like ... with simple 2D tile-graphics? That's not to say that there is still room for something like this! There are heaps of g

> Why didn't MUDs ever go rogue-like ... with simple 2D tile-graphics? That's not to say that there is still room for something like this! There are heaps of great indie games on Steam that are lightweight and deep. If you don't mind graphics, I'd recommend checking out Streets of Rogue and Death Road to Canada, though they are not RPGs per-se and more Roguelites. If you want something a bit more hardcore I'd check out Caves of Qud, still haven't managed to figure that one out. Also, see Rimworld, an accessible Dwarf Fortress like game.