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DeAnima

DeAnima is a brutal yet rewarding dungeon crawler steeped in classic roguelike tradition. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.

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December 1, 2025
243 days ago
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About the Game

Descend into the abyss, where every step confronts the darkness within.

DeAnima is a first-person dungeon crawler that resurrects the unforgiving spirit of the original Rogue for a modern audience. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon steeped in dark fantasy, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek.

About DeAnima

  • Classic Traditional Roguelike: Experience true permadeath, turn-based exploration, and randomized dungeons, heavily inspired by the game that started it all back in the 80s! Every run is a unique, merciless challenge.

  • First-Person Immersion: Navigate a medieval dungeon with moody visuals and an oppressive atmosphere, where every shadow hides a threat or a secret.

  • Tactical Survival: Face monstrous demons with scarce resources and tough choices. Progress by mastering your environment, not overpowering it.

  • Hidden Depths: Many secrets lurk in the darkness, offering paths to enlightenment or ruin. The dungeon’s truths are yours to discover.

Key Features

  • Ever-Changing Dungeons: Explore procedurally generated labyrinths where no two runs are alike.

  • Unforgiving Permadeath: Every death is final, raising the stakes with each choice.

  • Mysterious Item Discovery: Master a deep identification system to uncover the secrets of 80+ unique items, including potions, scrolls, wands, rings, and bags.

  • Pure Roguelike Experience: No meta-progression - every run starts from zero, testing your skill and cunning.

  • Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Time pauses with your inaction, giving you the space to plan your next move or escape.

  • Weapon Enhancement: Enchant and Vorpalize your weapons to gain a deadly edge in the dungeon’s darkest depths.