Zhong Kui: Survivor - Action Roguelite of Demon Quelling

9/11/2026, 12:05:17 AM

Release date: 9/11/2026

Tags: #rpg #action-roguelike #casual #roguelite #action #action-rpg #2d #top-down

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 185 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.39 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 185
Global Price: $1.39
Price in Your Region: ¥ 185-30%Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 11 Sept 2026
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 9/11/2026, 9:26:35 AM

Key highlight

Embark on a demon-quelling adventure as Zhong Kui in this action roguelite. Survive waves of yaoguai with strategic upgrades and combat, featuring a persistent progression loop.

Who this is for

Step into the shoes of Zhong Kui, the legendary demon queller, and battle relentless waves of monsters in this action roguelite. Strategic builds and positioning are key to survival. Recommended for players seeking high replayability.

Details

Overview

Zhong Kui: Survivor plunges players into a thrilling action roguelite experience, casting them as the legendary demon queller, Zhong Kui. Set during cursed night patrols, the game tasks you with fending off relentless waves of yaoguai that surge from all directions. Success hinges on strategic positioning, leveraging automatic weapon attacks, making wise upgrade choices, and carefully navigating the battlefield.

Highlights

This title is an action roguelite with RPG and casual elements, featuring a top-down 2D perspective.
Players embody Zhong Kui, the demon queller, in a setting inspired by Chinese monsters.
The game was released on September 11, 2026, by developer and publisher fanyifan.

Who It's For

Fans of action roguelites and roguelites looking for a fresh theme will find Zhong Kui: Survivor engaging. The game's blend of strategic combat, build variety, and a persistent progression loop should appeal to players who enjoy deep replayability and mastering challenging encounters. Its casual tag also suggests accessibility for a broader audience.

Game Info

Zhong Kui: Survivor offers a dynamic gameplay loop where each run presents a unique build path. Players can upgrade a variety of ritual weapons, including blades, thunder staffs, bombs, resonance rings, and Bagua formations, to develop distinct combat styles. Balancing crowd control, personal survival, objective completion like lantern duties, boss pressure, and resource acquisition is key to progression. Between runs, collected loot such as soul currency, herbs, and ores contribute to a broader meta-progression system, enhancing future attempts. The game supports multiplayer and family sharing, and is available in Simplified Chinese.