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2015PCSteam Deck playable80 % positive13.99 €

Exanima is an unforgiving isometric dungeon-crawling RPG built on a realistic physics simulation where weight, momentum and positioning decide every fight. Combat is slow, risky and demands careful, deliberate play.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Curse of the Dead Gods

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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified84 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Exanima: melee combat with weapons or fists, a demanding difficulty and a dark atmosphere.

An isometric action roguelike where you fight through a cursed temple full of traps and monsters. Risky curses, swappable weapons and fast melee combat make every run a gamble between greed and survival.

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Unexplored

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A roguelite action RPG built around a smart dungeon generator, where melee combat, puzzles, traps and stealth all intertwine. Every run brings new layouts and tough choices about gear and risk.

Praey for the Gods

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A lone hero crosses a frozen, dying island and must take down towering god-like colossi in the vein of Shadow of the Colossus. Cold, stamina and survival pressure turn every expedition into a harsh trial.

Sulfur

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A retro-flavored first-person shooter with roguelike elements: you push through procedurally built levels, collect loot, upgrade weapons and use special powers. A grim mood and the search for answers pull you ever deeper.

Labyrinth of the Demon King

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A dungeon-crawling adventure where you fight through a labyrinth, solve puzzles and battle monsters to hunt down the demon who betrayed your lord. It blends puzzles, action and survival-horror touches in a dark atmosphere.

Tyrant's Realm

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A tough soulslike-flavoured action roguelike set in a grim fantasy world. Weapons and armor each bring their own mechanics, keeping every run varied and dangerous.

Katanaut

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A fast-paced action roguelite set on a collapsing space station, where fluid blade combat and powerful abilities help you fight eldritch horrors. It blends roguelike, metroidvania and soulslike elements into demanding runs.

Grimlord

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Grimlord is a dark fantasy action RPG made for VR, where you fight with your own body movement using customizable weapons and armor. The focus is on physical melee combat and gear personalization.

Bootstrap Island

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Shipwrecked in the 17th century, you must survive a dangerous tropical island, fending off wild beasts and natural disasters while uncovering the jungle's secrets. Survival and roguelike elements keep the pressure on.

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