Helix plunges players into a demanding roguelike shooter experience where every choice carries weight, and many will lead to regret. Your objective is to ascend the Helix Tower, a procedurally generated structure filled with randomized levels, enemies, and a wealth of loot.

The core gameplay loop revolves around strategic acquisition of guns, upgrades, jewels, and gems. However, a crucial mechanic dictates that once picked up, items cannot be dropped, forcing players to carefully consider their inventory and the consequences of their greed.

Overview

This action-packed indie title from Cosmo Corner and coco3908 challenges players to fight their way through ten randomized floors of the Helix Tower. Each level presents a unique combination of enemies, loot, and environmental hazards, ensuring no two runs are ever the same. At the pinnacle of the tower awaits a formidable boss, the ultimate test of your accumulated power and tactical prowess. The game also features a meta-progression system where collected treasure can be used to purchase various vehicles, each offering distinct properties and altering your playstyle.

Highlights

  • Procedural Generation: Experience a fresh challenge every time with randomly generated levels, enemy placements, and loot drops.
  • Vast Arsenal: Discover and wield over 100 unique weapons, offering a diverse range of combat options.
  • Vehicle Customization: Utilize your hard-earned treasure to acquire different vehicles, each boasting unique attributes and gameplay styles.

Who It's For

Helix is designed for players who relish a high degree of challenge and enjoy the thrill of roguelike progression. If you appreciate games that demand strategic decision-making, reward skillful combat, and offer significant replayability through randomization, this title should be on your radar. Fans of top-down shooters and pixel graphics will also find a lot to love here.

Game Info

  • Developer: Cosmo Corner, coco3908
  • Publisher: Cosmo Corner
  • Release Date: July 9, 2021
  • Genre: Action, Indie, Shooter, Action Roguelike
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
  • Languages: English