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CaraVanguard

A rogue-lite action RPG with co-op for up to 7 players. Choose from 7 classes, master 70+ weapons and 100+ skills, and battle through a world where elemental interactions can weaken—or empower—your enemies. Inspired by traditional action RPG's and classic titles.

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Backpack Studios
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Backpack Studios
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About the Game

CaraVanguard is a rogue-lite action RPG where strategy, timing, and team synergy define every run. Battle alone or with up to 7 friends online, explore ever-shifting environments, and build unstoppable (or chaotic) combinations as you carve your path through a world shaped by elemental energies and ancient power.

Choose from 7 unique classes, each with its own playstyle, skill paths, and weapon mastery options. Discover and wield over 70 weapons, from arcane blades to engineered relics—each designed to drastically change how you fight. Mix, match, and experiment with 100+ skills, enabling a plethora of possible builds, combos, and party synergies.

But power comes with risk. Every attack you make interacts with complex Element and Effect systems, capable of weakening, empowering, or even accidentally supercharging your enemies if used recklessly. Master these systems to tip the battle in your favor… or prepare to face the consequences.

Inspired by traditional action RPG's and classic titles, CaraVanguard blends fast action, co-op chaos, and simple meta progressions into a replayable adventure built for both solo heroes and full parties.

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