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Backpack Scavenger

A Roguelike game with Strategy and RPG elements. Play as a scavenger to collect items on the ancient battlefield for local Bastion. Build buildings, craft items and repel the siege of the undead army. Rich progression and high replayability based on roguelike systems.

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May 16, 2025
1 year and 77 days ago
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Mixed20 reviews55.0%

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About the Game

Craft and Prepare:

Turn scavenged resources into valuable equipment. Assemble gear sets to arm your defenders for the battles ahead.

Deep Progression System:

Unlock over 400 progression nodes to gain powerful weapons, new buildings, and player upgrades.

Scavenge the Battlefield:

Explore ancient battlefields to gather resources, tools, weapons, and armor. Pack your backpack strategically using a Tetris-style minigame.

Rebuild and Expand the Bastion:

Construct and upgrade buildings, from warehouses and workshops to towering fortifications and training grounds. Build vertically on the massive Bastion wall for maximum efficiency.

Defend Against the Undead:

Prepare for relentless undead sieges by strategically positioning your defenders and optimizing your Bastion for survival in tactical siege simulations.