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Depthbound Descent
Roguelike meets JRPG: you and your friends are trapped in a mysterious cave—collect skills, adapt your build, and reach the end boss to escape. Built with the Steam Deck in mind, easy to pick up, hard to master.

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Family Sharing
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Finding the right balance for character builds, items and economy is crucial and would be impossible without a community. Early Access is here to ensure the game delivers the best possible experience at release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Around 4 months”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The goal is to get a very balanced, bug free, and performant experience, Also add more items, skills and random events.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“110 spells, over 100 diverse items, and the gameplay loop completed.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The plan is to increase the price a bit after early access. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback is the most important thing for EA, so posting on the steam community tab is a good idea, or you can you the discord to talk about more inmediate improvements. ”
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Planned Release Date: Dec 5, 2025

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About This Game

Embark on a challenging journey where tactical depth meets randomness. Designed for Steam Deck (But you can play with any controller or mouse and keyboard if you like) use the trackpad to hover over stats for richer, mouse-like descriptions. Experience a unique fusion of roguelike discovery and JRPG combat systems, where every decision matters.

  • Strategic Combat System

    • Break free from mindless combat - victory requires thoughtful skill combinations

    • Master 110 unique spells to create your perfect battle strategy

    • Exploit elemental weaknesses for devastating effects

    • Land critical hits to earn bonus turns and control the battlefield

    • Each encounter demands tactical planning and resource management

  • Freedom on Character Builds

    • Command 3 distinct party members, each with their own strengths

    • Collect and master over 100 diverse items

    • Unlock permanent artifact upgrades that transform your playstyle

Discover skill books dropped by defeated enemies

  • Dynamic Skill Management

    • Limited to 8 skill slots per party member - choose wisely

    • Create synergistic skill combinations

    • Adapt your strategy as you progress

  • True Roguelike Elements

    • Face the challenge of permanent death

    • Experience unique random events with each map completion

    • Enjoy procedurally generated rewards that keep gameplay fresh

Each adventure is unique, combining:

  • JRPG-style turn-based combat requiring strategic planning

  • Roguelike exploration with meaningful consequences

  • Rich item and skill customization systems

  • Procedural elements that ensure no two runs are alike

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 4GB or better
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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