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2025PCSteam Deck verified74 % positive17.49 €

A dark action roguelite hack-and-slash built around shaping a huge, customizable skill tree, hunting loot and upgrading weapons. Ever-changing worlds filled with enemy hordes and bosses drive the buildcrafting loop.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Strong character progression
  • Fantasy setting
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The closest matches for Striving for Light are Curse of the Dead Gods, Tower of Kalemonvo and Until You Fall. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Striving for Light special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Curse of the Dead Gods

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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified84 % positive−80 % 19.99 € 3.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Striving for Light: runs that differ every time, melee combat with weapons or fists and deep character progression.

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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Tower of Kalemonvo

Runs that play out differently every time

You climb the Tower of Kalemonvo in this isometric action RPG with procedurally generated floors, fighting cultists and collecting magic loot. Powerful spells and customizable stats let you shape your character as you push toward the top.

Until You Fall

Runs that play out differently every time

A VR sword-fighting roguelike where you parry, dodge and cast magic against waves of enemies. Each death sends you back to start, while upgrades let you shape your own combat style.

Tyrant's Realm

Runs that play out differently every time

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.

Loot River

Runs that play out differently every time

You fight through procedurally generated labyrinths where you shift floating blocks across a river, shoving enemies into the abyss. Tough, Souls-inspired combat with dodging and parrying meets a dark roguelike loop.

Conquest Dark

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast survivors-like action RPG with a sword-and-sorcery flavor, where short Dark Ritual runs let you rocket to power and test your build against endless hordes. The mood is grim, set in cursed kingdoms and haunting ruins.

Arboria

Fantasy setting

A dark fantasy roguelite where you play a Yotun warrior descending into the ever-changing world of Durnar. Symbiotic weapons and mutations let you grow stronger with each run.

Warm Snow

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced roguelike action game set in a dark fantasy world, where you play the warrior Bi-an fighting the Five Great Clans. Each run offers new weapons and abilities against tough enemies.

Ravenswatch

Runs that play out differently every time

An action roguelike where you play as fallen heroes from folk tales and legends fighting an invading Nightmare. Each hero plays very differently, and it works solo or in online co-op.

Devil Spire

Fantasy setting

A punishing first-person dungeon crawler with a retro pseudo-3D look, roguelite structure and dark fantasy mood, echoing King's Field and Heretic. Built by a tiny team, it focuses on tough combat and exploration.

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