seeded run
/ˈsiːdɪd rʌn/
UncommonA roguelike run using a specific seed code so the layout and items are predetermined and reproducible.
Seeds remove the randomness that defines roguelikes. Players use them to practice a specific layout, share a funny or broken run with others, or compete fairly.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | found a broken seed, everyone needs to do this seeded run | The player found a seed with unusually good items or layout. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | doing a seeded run so i can practice the final boss without the grind | Using a seed to skip to specific content for practice. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | we're all doing the same seeded run this weekend, come join | Organizing a community event around a shared seed. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | seeded runs feel weird when you already know what's coming around every corner | The predetermined nature removes the surprise that makes roguelikes fun. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Playing a roguelike with a specific seed code entered before the run.
- Sharing a seed with someone so they can experience the same run.
- Practicing a known layout or item configuration repeatedly.
- Competing with others on the same exact dungeon.
Do not use it when
- The run uses a random seed chosen by the game without input.
Seeded run vs daily run
seeded run
A seeded run uses any seed the player or community picks, anytime.
VS
daily-run
A daily run is a seeded run officially assigned by the game, shared by all players for exactly one day.
Origin and context
Comes from software terminology where a 'seed' is a value used to initialize a random number generator. In games, sharing the seed shares the whole generated world. The term entered gaming slang alongside roguelike communities in the 2010s.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- low
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https://slang.fyi/seeded-runUpdated: 2026-08-29License: CC BY 4.0