Overview
Souls of Tartarus plunges players into a top-down dungeon crawling experience inspired by the challenging nature of Souls-like games and the replayability of roguelites. This free-to-play title from Neon Notes Studio offers a unique take on the genre, where a gamble with the underworld ruler, Tartarus, presents a final chance for rebirth. Players must navigate treacherous dungeons, facing off against his complacent generals. The core gameplay loop emphasizes high stakes, with no checkpoints and no saves – just one run, one chance to succeed.
Highlights
- Roguelike Meets Roguelite: The game blends the permadeath of roguelikes with the persistent progression of roguelites. While death during a run yields resources, every three successful runs culminate in a boss encounter. Victory allows progression, while defeat forces a restart.
- Challenging Dungeon Crawling: Inspired by Souls-like difficulty, players face a steep challenge in their quest to ascend through Tartarus's domain.
- Under Pressure Puzzles: Beyond combat, the game incorporates puzzle-solving elements that must be tackled under the pressure of the run.
Who It's For
Souls of Tartarus is designed for players who enjoy challenging action roguelikes and dungeon crawlers. Fans of the Souls-like genre looking for a fresh, top-down perspective on demanding gameplay will find a lot to appreciate. Its free-to-play nature also makes it accessible to those curious about the genre.
Game Info
Developed and published by Neon Notes Studio, Souls of Tartarus is a free-to-play action roguelike dungeon crawler. It features full controller support and is available for family sharing. The game was released on March 17, 2023.
