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Bowerwhelm

Bowerwhelm is an FPS Rogue-lite game. Kill until you die, get new skills, evolve and combine them to make powerful builds, and KILL MORE!!!

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March 11, 2023
3 years and 144 days ago
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Mostly Positive27 reviews74.1%

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About the Game




Bowerwhelm is a game that aims to deliver the purest form of the rogue-like experience. This pursuit led the game to adopt a minimalist style with simple graphics. We've incorporated all the enjoyable aspects that define the rogue-like genre and stripped away everything else.

At its core, Bowerwhelm is a simple yet fun rogue-like game. It has the same loop as other similar games. However, the game was developed with the vision of prioritizing the addictive core loop rather than trying to introduce extra unnecessary features.

It features simple controls, putting you in command of an archer facing various geometric enemies. Initially, your abilities are just an enchantment for your basic attacks. As you progress and acquire new skill cards, you can craft your unique playstyle.




You can create AFK builds, random chance-based builds enabling one-shot kills, or mobility builds enhancing your movement abilities. When you need currency, you can grind using Farm builds to ease your money-making process. Alongside evolving your skills, you can also purchase permanent upgrades.

Each map presents different challenges, with greater difficulty offering increased rewards. Different enemy types demand distinct strategies. However, if you're not a big fan of developing strategies, worry not. You can beat the level by evolving the abilities you enjoy. You can focus on building a deck centered solely on powerful attacks or passive abilities.

If you're a whimsical player wanting it all, that's possible in Bowerwhelm too. You can mix skills and create hybrid builds. While each ability can complement the other, creating these combinations might require a bit of trial and mathematical cunning.

Meet Nashved in the Realm of Boweria


When you step into the Realm of Boweria, the Supreme Rulers will assign you a supervisor. Throughout your journey, "Nashved" will be there to assist you. He has a somewhat sarcastic personality, so please take his comments in good humor.

Every imbecile who arrives in this realm should have someone to guide them. Yes, in Boweria, mortals are called “imbeciles.” Please don't take offense; let's call it cultural diversity... The Supreme Rulers reward imbeciles with new abilities and coins based on the reports from the supervisors.

Starting Tips:


  • Take your time to collect capsules. Don’t hurry they won’t disappear
  • Check your quests to unlock new skills
  • Don’t forget to evolve your skills
  • Buy permanent upgrades to start stronger
  • Seek for powerful skill combinations