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Battlecaster

Battlecaster is a challenging fast paced arena roguelike. Defend yourself against unrelenting enemies and overcome difficult encounters. Use abilities strategically to control the ring of combat.

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May 2, 2022
4 years and 92 days ago
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About the Game

Battlecaster is a top-down arena roguelike, fighting against challenging waves of enemies. Each enemy is lethal and can end your run quickly. Learn fast and think on your feet.

Make strategic use of your powerful abilities to control the field and survive. After each round you'll have your pick from a handful of rewards to gain power, maximize your build and stats to be most effective in combat.

Features:

  • Roguelike Arena Rush – You've found yourself in the heart of the storm. Defend yourself in an abyssal arena or die trying.

  • Fast-paced action – Display combat prowess and moment to moment decision making or face certain doom. You will be challenged by relentless enemies who will not give you an inch of breathing room.

  • Develop an arsenal – Collect powerful items and upgrades along the way to gain your advantage.

Gameplay

  • Roguelike gameplay – Every run is different and small decisions will have large impacts on your success.

  • 10 enemies – Each acting filling a unique 'chess piece' role in the ring.

  • 50+ items – Arm yourself with the equipment of heroes fallen before you.

  • Endless waves – Increasingly difficult challenges to survive through.

  • A true challenge.