Arboria
It’s a fun, rogue like 3D game, centered around melee primarily, but with abilities that complement the gameplay and really help switch it up. It borrows a bit of mechanics from some other games, like dark souls - and has 3 different movement setups; light/medium/heavy, where dodging and rolling is slower or not able to be done as often with the heavier variant of armor.
The three “builds” are separated into Toughness, Strength, and Focus. Toughness is intended to be the tankiest, and features disgustingly slow weapons that tend to have enormous reach. It tends to require the usage of heavy armor for stability to stop enemy attacks from interrupting yours (it’s really bad when your very slow/high damage attack isn’t able to connect / keeps getting stopped).
– Real player with 152.2 hrs in game
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EDIT: Release update added a page for info on items so my biggest issue is fixed. They also added in an option for the frequency of Rava’s voice-lines which is another great addition, I actually kind of like hearing them now. Dev team has my praise.
Arboria is probably the best souls-like/rogue-lite game available right now. Admittedly that is not a massive pool of games, but even so Arboria stands out as a delight.
Was curious to see what some of the negative reviews were, since I love the game so much. Saw some clown who shit themselves over there being a ~10 minute tutorial, and someone else made some valid points about a lot of the sound files and cut scenes still being somewhat buggy for a game coming to full release but then ruined it by saying weapons feel like they have no impact. Weapon hits are satisfying as FUCK in this game, and many of the “spells” are as well.
– Real player with 110.2 hrs in game
Ungeon
THIS IS NOT A FINISHED GAME
I just want to get that out there so that anyone who buys this is not disappointed. For more info you can check out my review video:
I am only recommending this because I enjoy the art style and environments, and because I think that the core mechanics are interesting. With some tweaking, the addition of a tutorial, and some quality of life stuff, this game could be cool.
– Real player with 1.4 hrs in game
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ArcRunner
ArcRunner is a beautiful Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite set in the far future on board a huge space station where the controlling AI has gone insane, and its up to you to traverse the Arc to find and destroy it.
You start each run as a newly-cloned human, and using credits earned in each level augment and replace your body using robotic and cybernetic enhancements until you’re more machine than human.
The game features frantic 3-rd person action, a randomised weapon and augment system with almost unlimited possible builds, huge bosses to fight and 2-player online co-op.
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Captains of the Wacky Waters
Captains of the Wacky Waters is a fast-paced boat roguelike where ships drift and krakens wear moustaches!
Back in the day, helping ghosts get to Heaven was an easy task, but someone wiped out the peace in the Wacky Waters and now all the captains have to learn to defend themselves and their crew. At least until the old days return.
Combine the strength of your rowers and the wind force to navigate around the procedurally generated zones, gradually improving your ship and finding powerful configurations that will help you in combat.
KEY FEATURES
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Every playthrough is different, allowing a lot of replayability.
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Good vibes roguelike with loads of wackiness and weirdness.
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Unlock new playable captains after defeating them. Each ship has different features and a special ability to play with.
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Save cute little ghosts that will join the crew taking one out of the 6 different roles to help you in your journey.
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Use many weapons to shoot and slash your enemies, including a cannonball shotgun, a boats cannon, or a giant hammer.
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Lots of gadgets and upgrades. These are curious and diverse items with different functions to upgrade and configure your ship, from a medieval spear to a pair of giant incognito glasses for your boat.
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Navigate different zones with unique gameplay styles and aesthetics, which will become more and more strange.
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Many, many hats! Every living thing in the game wears its own type of hat.
A Night Before the Deadline
This game was more than I was expecting. The atmosphere from the audio in game puts you on edge, the “story” (though I called it early) was something new (although very short). Took roughly 25 minutes to 100%. While the walking is rough and awkward at times, the sprint is bae.
Overall, it was very short, but definitely made me feel uncomfortable with the atmosphere. The mini games were different, and it felt like a good start to something!
– Real player with 3.2 hrs in game
A Night Before the Deadline
Enjoyable for the short time on offer, with just enough variety to keep it interesting. The controls are terrible and the searching is a little tedious. I’d maybe recommend it in a sale.
A Night Before the Deadline is an adventure game set in the IT department of an office block. The deadline for an important piece of software is due for completion tomorrow, and Joe must stay late to complete the work.
– Real player with 0.9 hrs in game
Die After Sunset
Die After Sunset is a 3rd person roguelite shooter with a unique light and darkness mechanic. Conquer 5 unique levels in a single run in this refreshing take on the roguelite genre. With dozens of items, gear, abilities and perks to synergize together on each run, you must prepare yourself to become as powerful as you can before the boss arrives! Fall at any point, and its back to the very beginning….
Between runs - unlock new stats, items, gear and even new playable characters to drive off the Murkor invaders once and for all!
A unique light and darkness mechanic
Whilst adorable and clumsy in the light, Murkors transform into powerful beasts when in the shadows. As the sun sets in each stage, choose how to combat the enemy and use light to your advantage to keep those pesky Murkors under control! Do you cross that chasm engulfed in shadow? Or can we get a bit more light in here??
Earn XP and farm your gear
The boss is coming, and you’re on the clock! Complete randomized quests and challenges throughout each stage to prolong the boss' arrival and get yourself geared up with new weapons, abilities and tech. Earn XP, farm better gear, and head into the battle as strong as you can be. Chests are scattered throughout each stage - find and unlock as many as you can to improve your chances of lasting until sundown!
No two runs the same
Each run in Die After Sunset is completely unique - from the challenges you complete, the perks and abilities you are rewarded, to the chests available to loot. Quests and challenges arrive procedurally in each stage - it’s up to you to decide which ones you can tackle to reap its rewards. The better you complete each challenge - the better your rewards. Synergize your weapons, gear and abilities each time ands build your unstoppable run!
Meta-progression is the best progression
Between stages, unlock a variety of new gameplay stats, items, abilities, and even playable characters! Enemies occasionally drop ‘Mucus’ which can be banked once per stage, if you can find the deposit. From minor upgrades like a faster dodge and double jump, to game changers like 2 banks per run and item vending machines!
Take on the invaders in co-op mode
Coming soon as a FREE Early Access update - stand your ground in the battles for Earth alongside your friends in co-op! Synergize your builds and take back the planet alongside your companions.
Lost Sector
Survive
Equip gear and venture out into an unsettling, destroyed research facility in the far future. Fight your way through the ever increasing difficulties of a changing environment, overrun by hostile creatures to clear the path through the sector.
Upgrade
Collect new modules and abilities, either by taking a risky route, advancing deeper into the facility and gathering rare items, or by taking a much slower, less rewarding, but safer approach. Upgrade your gear in the saveroom before venturing back outside and become powerful enough to defeat the final boss before the sector becomes too overwhelming.
Return
Lost Sector is a dangerous place which will lead to various deaths. Master the combat and learn more about how to overcome the hostile environment and the weak points of its mutated dangers. Unlock new weapons and items each run and slowly discover what happened.
ELE RAMPAGE
Really fun and challenging mini-game using some of the Epic Games Paragon Assets I’m familiar with - the bosses in levels 2 and 3 were particularly enjoyable to navigate around.
Looking forward to what comes next
– Real player with 2.4 hrs in game
Destroy the city as a P.O’d elephant?
Didn’t know I needed this,but I sure as heck did.
The games store page already sums up the gameplay quite well: 3min to score 300 points,people give 1pt while cars give 10. Level 2 and 3 have indestructible enemies to avoid while making your carnage quota.
The game isn’t overly difficult,I won with several retries in about half an hour.
Once you figure out where the cars are, it gets a lot easier.
Stomping around while people run screaming is very satisfying,although a nitpick is your hitbox,it seems to be just your feet that destroy things, while your tusks do nothing.
– Real player with 0.5 hrs in game
HANI
Very difficult start, but I like it….plus you got a very thiccc plot to work with.
– Real player with 25.9 hrs in game
Well I guess I have the job of posting the first english review on this game. I bought Hani because Im obsessed with roguelike games and this one seemed relatively polished for its early state. And I have to say, I was quite impressed. Hani is still very much in “alpha” as the UI is very basic, there’s no real story, structure, or “tone” set yet. However, that which is present is surprisingly fun. The graphics are clean and easy to read (mostly), the combat is pretty fun and can get frantic, and all of the moves are quite varied. Thats all one can ask for at this stage in development. If youve seen this game pop up and avoided it due to the lack of reviews, I would say give it a go, especially if youre a roguelike nerd too. I would really like to see this game get some popularity so the devs can flesh it out more thoroughly.
– Real player with 21.3 hrs in game
Never Return
the basis of behind the scene should be explained first.
it’s almost like im playing one of those old school dungeon crawler games but with more possibilities due to the higher possibilities of the unity engine. i’ve been enjoying the game even though it’s early access. something about the early access tag that many people might not understand is that unlike almost all the early access titles that have existed, the devs of this game have NO intention of staying early access forever. the roadmap is on the store page and the team clearly are trying their best to stay on the time frames despite the small size. pulling overnight shifts and extra days to deliver.
– Real player with 652.6 hrs in game
Never Return
Never Return is a brand spanking new 3D, action-adventure, dungeon-crawler with Roguelite elements. The Steam store page says it’s a Roguelite experience, but Nah, I would say it’s more of a Roguelite+ experience.
Every time you die, you can revive yourself with in-game soul currency as many times as you want until your pocket runs dry.
*– [Real player with 15.9 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198329404521)*
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