Gospel of Abaddon
IN A WORD: MAYBE
IN A NUTSHELL:
WHAT TO EXPECT: More Roguelite than Roguelike. Difficult, very challenging. Top-down, action shooter. Plain 2D maps. Basic visuals and sound. Rudimentary gameplay. Limited, unvaried content. Designed for replayability. God and drug references themes. Enjoyable in short bursts. Single-player only.
ACHIEVEMENTS: VARIED. MOSTLY ORGANIC. SOME SKILL-BASED.
STATUS: JUST RELEASED.
WHO FOR/WHEN TO BUY: Only if you know what you are getting. I would wait for a good sale.
– Real player with 9.5 hrs in game
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1)Story/Concept :
| Single Player | Casual | Action-Rogue-Lite |
| Top-Down | Shooter | No Campaign |
The game takes place during WWII and starts with an intro,showing us our main protagonist who was an american pastor.He explains us how they forced him to join the army and how one day,after discovering that “they” were hiding drugs,he decided to try them on himself.This resulted in hearing the God’s voice.God told him to kill everybody…although our protagonist wasn’t so sure about that,then God offered him the ultimate gift to convince him….The “Wh*re of Babylon”!Who could have resisted on that?
– Real player with 8.1 hrs in game
Good Robot
I still haven’t finished the game but my opinion is likely not going to change. And yes, I will continue playing this on the foreseeable future.
Good Robot presents itself as a Rogue-like, and indeed it is. But it’s quite unique when compared to most self proclaimed rogue-likes. It’s extremely arcadey! You gain nothing with each session except experience, unlike other games that give you extra characters, different perks, unlock upgrades to be obtained in the game etc. This game doesn’t want you to keep playing under these pretexts, it wants you to keep playing because it’s a tempting challenge. I always died with the impression that I could beat that if I were more careful. You know, the kind of difficult people enjoy and take it as a challenge and makes you want to try again. This is the replay mechanism on good robot. You can see this mechanism in effect on strangely unrelated games like Dark Souls and Flappy Birds. I can’t believe I just put those two games in the same category.
– Real player with 13.3 hrs in game
Read More: Best Action Roguelike Shoot 'Em Up Games.
Alright, so as roguelites go, this one is a little bit short. A lot of stuff is done right, but the flaws really stand out in this game.
Starting with the positive, the production values and the feel of the game are quite well done. The weapons are satisfying to use and the simple art style works very well for the kind of game that is is. At its best, gameplay is frenetic and you are heavily punished even for slight slip ups (and heavily rewarded if you keep on top of positioning the enemies). Also, the game has hats in it.
– Real player with 13.1 hrs in game
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
BUILD YOUR FLOCK
Collect and use resources to build new structures, perform dark rituals to appease the gods, and give sermons to reinforce the faith of your flock.
DESTROY THE NON-BELIEVERS
Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies and defeat rival cult leaders in order to absorb their power and assert your cult’s dominance.
SPREAD YOUR WORD
Train your flock and embark on a quest to explore and discover the secrets of five mysterious regions. Cleanse the non-believers, spread enlightenment, and perform mystical rituals on the journey to become the mighty lamb god.
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Scrap Seas
Scrap Seas is a Vehicle 3rd-Person Shooter Action Rogue-Like. Build your ship and fill it to the brim with every kind of weaponry you can find. Then take it out into the ocean to take part in fast-paced generated sea battles against your Robot Overlords.
FIGHT!
Use your fire power and maneuvering skills to sink ships, robots, and other stuff. Destroy your enemies, and save those you care about. Use your boosters to ram into enemy ships head on or to flee like a coward. Just make sure you don’t DIE, because if you DIE you’ll die forever, and it’s pretty easy to DIE.
BUILD YOUR SHIP
Start with a boat and fight your way to an AWESOME BOAT! Take that boat and fill it with every kind of cannon, laser beam, and whatever the hell else you can find. You can also collect comic book panels which can provide a variety of buffs to your ship. Ah, and don’t forget about melee weapons. Every boat worth piloting needs some buzz saws, or at least some electrified spikes.
PLOT YOUR COURSE
Navigate your way around a generated map. Ensure that you have enough supplies for your journey. Choose your battles wisely…or unwisely, I don’t care. I’m not your dad.
USE YOUR WORDS!
Are you a hero or a coward? An idealist or a pragmatist? A lover or a fighter? Express your character through Scrap Seas comic book panel encounters.
One Shell Straight to Hell
(Review was updated on Dec 2021) I’ve spent many hours alpha-testing this game and decided to buy it on release day. Here are my thoughts so far, a list of positive and negative elements:
The good stuff:
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Uniquely witty main character.
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Good variety of unlockable skills and lootable guns, be it primaries or secondaries.
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The setting: a terribly haunted mansion property set in the 1910’s - 1920’s.
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The Padre’s voice actor probably smoked 10 cigars and drank too much whiskey. Fantastic.
– Real player with 43.8 hrs in game
One Shell Straight to Hell
There’s a brand-new Roguelike indie title on the streets; One Shell Straight to Hell. One Shell Straight to Hell lets the player experience the best of two worlds with its well-put-together Roguelike dungeon-crawling gameplay with a touch of base defense elements mixed in.
At first glance, the game seems to be simple enough with its Procedural Generation World. But as you cross the first stage after finishing a base defense wave, the game becomes something much more.
*– [Real player with 8.5 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198329404521)*
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## Lucky Tower Ultimate
_You can play a very early prototype of the game right now. The prototype will allow a glimpse into the first segment of the game. The final version will be vastly improved and expanded in the coming years, so we are eager for feedback! A link to the Discord can be found in the Steam forums._
**Lucky Tower Ultimat**e is a humor driven, narrative roguelike. The narcissistic, clumsy knight **Von Wanst** attempts to escape a mysterious tower in an absurd adventure. On each of the tower’s floors you'll need to decide between **three doors** that reveal deadly traps, monsters, or even other prisoners that might join his escape party.
Everything and everyone reacts to the way you treat them and thus shapes your adventure for better or worse. _Selfishly slash your way down and use your companions to your advantage or safely reach the ground together as a team._
Fueled by sassy slapstick humor and hand drawn graphics, the game has each run feel like an immersive cartoon.
#### Up for grabs - good for stabs!
* From broccoli to dead enemies, everything in the game can be picked up and used as a weapon
#### There's tons of characters in the adventure alphabet!
* Randomly generated levels and haircuts keep every playthrough fresh
#### Friends turn to foes if you step on their toes
* All characters react to the way you treat them - what goes around comes around
* Join forces with companions you meet or abuse their powers
#### Looks like a cartoon, feels like a joke.
* A hero that makes dying fun
* Hand-drawn 2D graphics
#### Kickin’ times for smashing punchlines.
* Voice acting for all dialogues make for an immersive world
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## Shoot Trip Die
#### The Story so far…
When our strung-out hero, Chester BoDean, quits his job at Brappy's pizza he comes face to face with their demon of a boss named **Melvin the Most Foul!** whos angry at Chester's resignation letter. Chester could care less, and simply flips him the bird! This sparks the journey of a lifetime for our beloved junkie, as Melvin opens a portal to a strange dimension and tosses Chester down into the strangeness! Chester's only option? **_Kill_** Melvin OR _**die trying!**_
**#### You got what it takes?!**
**Shoot Trip Die** is a **Disgusting**, **Vulgar**, **Tasteless**, Rogue-like, Twinstick Shooter driven by **Insanity**, **Addiction**, and **Rebellion!**
Take control of Chester BoDean and travel through procedurally generated dimensions! Travel deeper and deeper through these realms in order to inch closer and closer to your escape!
_But it won't be easy..._
you'll need to mow down Bizzare foes with your trusty finger guns! while you collect an assortment of power-ups to aid you on your rampage to get you back to your beloved mattress (Should probably wash the sheets when you get back too...)
**#### Content out the WAZOO! You'll be itching for more! and more!! AND MORE!!!**
* -Face melting visuals!
* -Brain exploding tunes!
* -Addicting Rogue-like Gameplay!
* -Unlockable Micro Games!
* -Drugs! Sex! and Rock n' Roll!
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## Skeletal Avenger
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**Approximate amount of time to 100%:** 20h+
**Estimated achievement difficulty:** 4/10
**Minimum number of playthroughs needed:** 1
**Is there a good guide available:** I wrote an achievement guide. You can find it [here](https://www.missitheachievementhuntress.com/skeletal-avenger-100-achievement-guide/)
*– [Real player with 26.1 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198045380427)*
I've played this game about 2 hours now, and am totally having fun. I really like the different weapon behaviors, and perks you discover can give you some great effects.
PERKS
It seems like each set of levels you play (kind of a campaign of 5 or so levels) you clear your perks and must discover them throughout the campaign. I had a perk for extra fire damage on primary swing, then another perk for 100% additional fire damage, it was crazy melee time at that point.
Another time I had hits causing "necrotic puddles" that would do damage over time to any monster in it, super cool!
*– [Real player with 17.2 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198000545835)*
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## Super Grave Snatchers
Raise the dead. Kill people. Raise them, too.
There are also spells like fireballs and soul tornadoes, if you don't want your minions to have all of the fun.
Campaign is not long, but there's a sandbox mode and a survival mode that you can unlock, also.
*– [Real player with 12.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198031291791)*
Super Grave Snatchers is a short, beautifully retro, necromantically witty and very engaging game.
The controls are simple enough, and fairly intuitive. On higher difficulties, the length of the game makes the creative permadeath fun rather than a chore (I recommend at least 2 Cheat Death items, because you basically have 1 HP). On lower difficulties, well, it's a blast to just run around necromant-ing everything in sight. :D
As for the musical score - ::chef's kiss::
*– [Real player with 12.2 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198832485499)*
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## Evil Wizard
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG featuring metroidvania elements and carefully crafted pixel-art environments. As a defeated villain who barely survived a tough fight, you’ll have to face an army of so-called heroes to recover what’s rightfully yours. Rediscover your powers, infiltrate your own castle, unleash devastating spells, and purge your ancestral home of these miserable excuses for an enemy. Are you ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to be the bad guy for a change!
#### **A quest fueled by revenge**
Face off against hordes of enemies, avoid deadly traps, and solve challenging puzzles as you reclaim the halls of your castle from the heroes that now live within it!
#### **Metroidvania-inspired Design**
Explore carefully-crafted locations and navigate intricate levels. Use your skills and elements to interact with the in-game world and unlock new paths.
#### **High-Paced Skill-based Combat**
Deal devastating melee blows, unlock earth-shattering spells and dash around the map to crush your foes. You’ll be in full control of every battle!
#### **Elements and forces To Master**
Control the power of fire, ice, void, lightning, and earth. Mix various elements to unleash devastating attacks and exploit your enemies’ weaknesses!
#### **Unique Enemies and Boss Fights**
Fine-tune your character to defeat increasingly more challenging enemies. Choose among dozens of upgrades as you get ready to vanquish an array of bosses, each with their own skills and combat style!
“There are songs that still tell the tale of the heroes’ most daring deeds. After a long battle against the Evil Wizard, the castle he called home was sieged and swarmed and the wretchful minions that served him for generations were slain by the dozens. While the corrupt villain himself managed to escape, the day marked an amazing victory for the forces of good…”
Or did it, really?!
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592100/Evil_Wizard/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592100/Evil_Wizard/)
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