January 19, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Classic RPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A dark fantasy cRPG developed by debuting studio Red Hook. The story is set in a dark, medieval-like universe. While exploring ruins of an old castle and its dungeons, you face off against forces of darkness that overwhelmed the land because of the reckless actions of its previous sovereign. As you delve into the depths, you discover the dark history of a family who brought the evil upon the world. The gameplay focuses on dungeon crawling - dungeons filled with traps and crawling with monsters that need to be dealt with during turn-based combat sequences. An original idea is the sanity indicator of your heroes. Each team member has different personality and reacts differently to what is happening around him/her. Therefore, while playing you should keep an eye on their well being and fear levels, alleviating their stress by drinking alcohol or brawling, if needed.
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March 5, 2026, Early Access
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A sequel to a very popular game from 2019, combining RPG, roguelike and card elements. Slay the Spire 2 forces us to attempt to climb the titular spire again, participating in turn-based battles along the way and gradually unlocking new content for future runs.
Steam
August 7, 2018
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult. To succeed you have to work out the patterns of the enemies' attacks and to get the protagonist to a high enough level. In combat you use melee and ranged weapons, as well as offensive and defensive magic. The game features pleasant 2D pixel-art visuals.
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June 28, 2023
RPG, 2.5D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Under Water, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.
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August 11, 2022
Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.
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October 20, 2022
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Top-down, Vampires, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.
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November 2, 2023
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The second installment in a series of roguelikes with turn-based strategy and jRPG elements. For the King II is, once again, set in the land of Fahrul, where a group of heroes tries to overthrow the tyrannical queen.
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September 17, 2020
Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
Hades: Battle Out of Hell is another production of the talented Supergiant Games studio, which has given us titles such as Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. This time the creators prepared a spectacular, roguelike dungeon crawler, set in a world known from Greek mythology.
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September 11, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
An action game, combining roguelike mechanics with a combat system inspired by MOBA titles. Shape of Dreams features a procedurally generated world of dreams. We can develop our characters and improve their skills, travelling the world alone or with to up 3 friends in online coop mode.
Steam
May 8, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.
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February 10, 2026
RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, Cats, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Mew Genics is a game simulating the life of an old single woman, for whom the whole world is her cattery. We must take care of the animals, feed them and reproduce them, and participate in exhibitions, while at the same time ensuring that our budget is properly balanced.
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September 25, 2025
Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Sequel of the excellent roguelike from the Supergiant Games studio. The game maintains the ideas of the original, while introducing a new heroine and significantly expanding gameplay.
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October 15, 2025
Action, 2.5D, Fantasy, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
An action game with roguelike elements, using mechanics inspired by the cult classic Arkanoid. In BALL x PIT, we explore a ruined fantasy land and eliminate enemies who advance in rows. We must shoot at them using various projectiles, capable of bouncing off walls.
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May 16, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters. There are many possibilities in the game, and the only restriction is your own imagination. Terraria features a single player mode, but you can join forces with other players, thus gaining precious allies, who can help you with the more challenging tasks.
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September 18, 2025
Action, Arena Survival, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person action game, maintained in a convention of an arena survival title. The main character of Megabonk explores open locations and faces hordes of enemies. Our goal is to reach the boss of each level, defeat it and then proceed to the next stage.
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April 30, 2021
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Returnal is an action game from the Housemarque studio, in which we play the role of an astronaut who survives the multiple shipwreck on an unknown planet. The player's task is to discover the secrets of this world and break out of the time loop.
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August 27, 2024
RPG, 2D, Crafting, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Action RPG with roguelike elements. In Core Keeper we play as an adventurer who explores the underground labyrinth, faces numerous opponents and acquires resources used to create useful items.
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December 15, 2025, Early Access
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
First project of Wombo Games studio, set up by one of the founders of IO Interactive. Raiders of Blackveil is a hybrid of action RPG, roguelite, and extraction games. We can play solo or in co-op, and assuming the role of animals, exploring a factory belonging to a sinister coalition.
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September 17, 2025
Action, Arena Survival, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A top-down roguelike shooter. In Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor we play as a dwarf, venturing into the underground of planet Hoxxess to extract its natural resources and face hordes of enemies.
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September 24, 2024
Action, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
An arena survival game, combining elements of a roguelike, action RPG and bullet hell shooter. Halls of Torment has us descending into the titular halls, fighting hordes of monsters and facing the rulers of the underworld.
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June 17, 2025
Action, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action game with RPG and roguelike elements, inspired by the best-selling Vampire Survivors. In Soulstone Survivors, we play as Abyssal Hunters who eliminate hordes of enemies and their leaders - the Lords of the Abyss - to possess divine powers.
April 26, 2022
Action, Crafting, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, TPP, Isometric View.
The Serpent Rogue lets you take on the role of a Warden with knowledge of the secrets of alchemy who must face the source of a mysterious plague haunting the fantasy world in which this TPP action adventure game is set.
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August 11, 2020
Action, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries. The player observes the action from the third-person perspective and explores dangerous areas filled with traps, arcade challenges, and enemies to defeat. Risk of Rain 2 offers improved character development system and elaborate crafting mechanics. Unlike its predecessor that featured a retro feel, Risk of Rain 2 delivers 3D environments and colorful, somewhat comic-book-like visuals.
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March 31, 2021
Arcade, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
Repentance is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, introducing new locations, enemies and objects and an alternative path with another boss and ending. The DLC was developed by Nicalis studio.
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March 29, 2023
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
Inspired by the bestselling Vampire Survivors, an action game with RPG, roguelike and bullet hell shooter elements. The main protagonist of Brotato is a potato who, while waiting to be rescued, has to face successive waves of enemies.
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July 22, 2016
Action, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, Platformers, Roguelike, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An exploration game that eludes standard genre classification, developed by independent studio Chucklefish. Starbound combines elements of a 2D sandbox platformer and a strategy game. As you play, you explore and colonize other planets, provide for their inhabitants, construct useful items and vehicles, as well as fight hostile aliens. The game is set in a procedurally generated world,providing a great amount of freedom to the players. In addition to the single player mode, Starbound offers the ability to play with other people (via Intertnet) in competitive or cooperative modes. The game's retro graphics is characterized by a limited color palette and pixel-art stylistics.
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November 14, 2023
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Dungeon Crawler, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A cross between a dungeon crawler, a roguelike and a puzzle game. Backpack Hero has the player traverse atmospheric locations and fight in turn-based battles, their outcome decided by how well our items are organized in our backpack.
Steam
September 20, 2023, Early Access
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Polish, Roguelike, Role-playing Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The second game of The Astronauts, a studio responsible for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Witchfire is a dark fantasy first-person shooter.
Steam
October 16, 2023
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, Isometric View, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
Isometric survival game with roguelike elements, allowing you to play solo or in the company of up to four players. In Wizard with a Gun we play as mages with guns, who travel the fantastic world and face many dangers.
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September 26, 2025
Puzzle, Gambling, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A roguelite production with gambling elements, developed by the indie studio Panik Arcade and partially inspired by Balatro. In CloverPit we end up in a dark and claustrophobic cell. We can keep using a one-armed bandit gambling machine to pay our rising debt, balancing between strategy and luck.
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March 19, 2026
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Steam
October 15, 2020
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A representative of the roguelike species, in which we play the role of a magician wandering through the gloomy underworld. In comparison to other games, whose graphics were made in pixel art technique, Noita stands out due to its extensive possibilities of destroying the environment - each pixel here is a separately animated object subject to the laws of physics.
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January 23, 2019
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A card game with roguelike elements, developed by Mega Crit. In Slay the Spire, you have to reach the top of the eponymous spire; however, there are hordes of enemies on your path. The task is made even more difficult by the permadeath system.
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November 22, 2022
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Ships.
An action game with roguelike elements that spreads its wings in co-op mode. In Ship of Fools we take on the role of the heroes, who traverse the archipelago aboard their ship and face sea monsters.
February 20, 2024
Puzzle, 2D, Indie Games, Card Games, PC Game Pass, Poker, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A roguelike card game loosely based on the poker rules. Balatro has us participate in solo card duels, gradually unlocking new card decks and joker cards with unique abilities and effects. The game offers a story campaign, as well as various single challenges.
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February 18, 2026
Strategy, Indie Games, Space, Roguelike, RTS, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Star Trek, Space Ships.
A space RTS with roguelike mechanics, based on the popular TV series. Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown allows us to become a captain of the titular ship. We explore the Delta Quadrant, entering combat when diplomacy fails. We can issue orders to invidual team members to keep everyone alive.
Steam
January 26, 2026, Early Access
Action, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Looter Shooter, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Zombie.
Steam
December 6, 2022
RPG, 2D, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Roguelike, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A refreshed version of the strategy role-playing game Dwarf Fortress Classic, developed by Bay 12 Games, available on Steam and itch.io. Help a group of dwarves survive in a hostile land or travel alone through the randomly generated world of Dwarf Fortress.
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April 30, 2026
Action, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, PlayStation Exclusive.
A third-person action game with elements of a roguelike. Saros was created by Housemarque studio and its foundations are very similar to the previous game made by this studio - Returnal. An important feature is that we may keep our permanent upgrades after we die, making us stronger and more ready for future playthroughs.
May 21, 2025
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A sequel of the 2020 strategy, card game and roguelike hybrid. In Monster Train 2 we take control over angels and demons, exploring hell, heaven and the abyss on board the titular train. We participate in turn-based battles and the sequel introduces new types of cards, new challenges and new events.
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September 3, 2019
RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
A retro roguelike RPG action game, combining hack’n’slash genre with narrative adventure game features, developed by Dead Mage studio. The titular Morta is a mountain guarded by many generations of the Bergson family. When a mysterious power defiles the source of life within the mountain, turning local creatures into bloodthirsty monsters, we must set on journey as subsequent members of the family to gather seeds of life and stop the spread of chaos. Gameplay in Children of Morta focuses on exploring procedurally generated levels, collecting items and arcade battles against monsters. This is complemented by a typical character progression system and equipment, with the addition of alchemy and crafting. Despite its old-school formula, the game stands out with its rich, multi-threaded plot and difficult moral choices that affect the story.
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March 3, 2026
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Action adventure game with hack'n'slash and roguelike elements, developed by Klei Entertainment studio - creators of Don't Starve. In Rotwood we play as heroes who roam the dense forest and eliminate hordes of beasts.
Steam
November 14, 2023, Early Access
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An arena survival game reminiscent of Vampire Survivors, being a cross between a roguelike, action RPG and a bullet hell shooter. Death Must Die has us playing as adventurers traversing the Afterlife, cutting down hundreds of enemies along the way.
April 19, 2018
RPG, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
For the King is an interesting hybrid that blends the elements of JRPGs, roguelikes, and strategy games, developed by the independent studio IronOak Games. The game takes place in a fantasy land engulfed by chaos. Heroes, led by the player, decide to defeat the evil forces. Both the world and the adventures within it are generated procedurally. Each time we start, we will feel as if we were playing a different, new game. Gameplay in For the King focuses on exploration (our party moves in turns through a map divided into hexagonal tiles, traveling not only on foot, but also by boat) and fighting with the encountered enemies. Our victory in battle depends on how, and when, we use our party members' abilities and on how good their equipment is. For the King offers a wide range of game modes, both single player and multiplayer. The game has good looking, colorful, and cartoonish visuals.
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January 29, 2014
RPG, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer.
A hack-and-slash game in which we play one of the few daredevils and try to stop Satan, who wants to take over the world. The gameplay is fast and spectacular, and additionally adapted to play with a pad and touch screens.
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May 29, 2019
Action, Strategic Elements, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Void Bastards is a hybrid of FPS and strategy. We command a gang of prisoners who have to break through a nebula full of shipwrecks. The player makes decisions about subordinates, direction of travel and management of raw materials, and the exploration itself takes place in the style known from FPS.
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January 28, 2025
Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, TPP, Xbox Play Anywhere.
The second spinoff of the popular tower defense series with a TPP view, enriched with roguelike mechanics. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap forces us to defend against waves of enemy orcs, building defences and setting up traps before the next wave of monsters show up.
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Steam
March 26, 2026
Strategy, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, RTS, Singleplayer.
Steam
January 30, 2026
Action, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP.
Steam
February 4, 2026
RPG, Arena Survival, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Roguelike, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A hack'n'slash action RPG, inspired by Diablo and the Path of Exile series. In God Forsaken, we can find various character classes with unique talent trees; however, there are also universal gear and basic skills for all classes. The gameplay is primarily about dealing with large groups of enemies and powerful bosses.
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