Overview
Ashnar's Lair is a traditional roguelike that strips away modern conveniences and dares you to survive with just one life. Developed and published by Scott Russell, this free-to-play indie RPG throws you into a grid-based dungeon where every action matters.
The game is turn-based, so nothing moves until you do, and the world is unforgivingly procedural. Released on October 21, 2026, it's a pure, classic experience for fans of the genre.
Highlights
- Permadeath that means it: You get one character and one save. The game autosaves as you play, so quitting is only ever a pause, never a rewind. When you die, the run is over and the save is gone for good.
- A new dungeon every run: The world map stays the same, but everything on it is rolled fresh: every floor, every enemy, every item placement is procedurally generated, ensuring no two runs are alike.
- Class-based progression: While each run is a fresh start, you unlock classes and achievements across runs, and your best records are preserved in the Hall of Records.
Who It's For
If you're a fan of classic roguelikes like Nethack or Rogue, or if you enjoy turn-based strategy with high stakes, Ashnar's Lair is right up your alley. It's also a great entry point for players curious about the genre, thanks to its free-to-play model and adjustable difficulty.
However, if you prefer forgiving games with checkpoints and respawns, this one will test your patience.
Game Info
- Genre: Indie, RPG, Free To Play
- Developer/Publisher: Scott Russell
- Release Date: October 21, 2026
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty
- Language: English only
- Platform: PC (Steam)
