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Cinderkeep

Cinderkeep is a roguelike maze game where you shoot, move, and shift through hordes of enemies as randomized rooms unfold into a single, evolving run. Collect treasure and conquer the labyrinth to claim Cinderkeep’s power, surviving the shifting fortress that reshapes itself for every new attempt.

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DragonWolfe, Sweetpea704
Publisher
UAHRF
Release
May 25, 2026
68 days ago
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About the Game

Deep within the stone fortress of Cinderkeep, you are a lone wizard seeking to conquer its shifting dungeon. You must fight through rooms of scattered enemies, navigate around the lava-filled Blacksmith Area, survive the spike-trapped Torture Chamber, and find your way through the sprawling Gardens. Prepare for a high-stakes boss fight in the Final Arena, where one misstep means certain death. Your only protection lies in claiming the fabled Magic Cards’ power as your own. Will you succeed in your challenge, or become yet another skeleton languishing on its walls?

Cinderkeep is a vibrant, stylized dungeon crawler brought to life by a dedicated duo. This focused and atmospheric adventure offers a handcrafted experience that is easy to jump into, featuring dynamic room sequences where each outcome grants persistent rewards, ensuring you grow stronger with every attempt.

BATTLE THROUGH TRAPS

Navigate around deadly traps and hazards, whilst fighting enemies and claiming the source of their power as your own.

CHOOSE YOUR POWER

Invoke the essence of one of three Magic Cards, featuring weighted probabilities for each rarity.

SHIFT THROUGH ENEMIES

Use your Shift ability to temporarily evade hordes of enemies, but stay alert—enemies can strike the moment the effect ends.

FIND HIDDEN COLLECTIBLES

Scour each room for randomized hidden collectibles if seeking additional sources of power.

CLAIM YOUR REWARDS

Accumulate glorious extravagance to strengthen each start anew, augmenting the starting room with persistent collectibles based upon your past attempts.

CONQUER THE DUNGEON

...Or die trying, returning you to the start of a new sequence.

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