Blade and Burden
Blade and Burden is a rogue lite dungeon crawler where choices aren't as simple as they seem. Play as adventurers who fight their way through an absurd palace while subjected to the whims of a mysterious observer. Will you be able to remove your burden?
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Blade and Burden is a rogue lite dungeon crawler where choices aren't as simple as they seem. Play as adventurers who slash, roll, and solve their way through an absurd palace while subjected to the whims of a mysterious observer. Will you break the cycle and remove your burden?
Choose Your Hero:
Different adventurers have been called to the tower, each with their own burdens they carry. Choose which story to follow and fight your way through the challenges using the special abilities each one possesses.
Defeat Your Foes:
Each hero's path is plagued by monsters, cursed duelists, and deceitful tricksters. Overcome these foes to complete your purpose.
Discover Secrets:
Make your way through the palace and find new items to unlock, new comrades to join your team, and secrets of the past.
