While there are no major peer-reviewed academic papers exclusively dedicated to as a primary subject , the game is frequently referenced in research regarding procedural generation and roguelike game design .
In the game itself, "papers" are collectible items that expand the story or teach gameplay mechanics: Shattered Pixel Dungeon
: Features long-form posts by the developer, 00-Evan, covering ten years of design evolution and mechanical changes. While there are no major peer-reviewed academic papers