Demise Sanctuary
Fight hordes of otherworldly monsters and explore procedurally generated dungeons in this addicting twin-stick action roguelike with beautiful pixelart. Mastering risk/reward mechanics and creating powerful Artefact synergies will be key to survive and escape the Demise Sanctuary!
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
7 itemsAbout the Game
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE. GET POWERFUL. REGAIN YOUR FREEDOM.
IF YOU DARE.
Demise Sanctuary is a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelike game set in a dark Sci-Fi universe, with a gameplay inspired by Risk of Rain, Hyper Light Drifter and The Binding of Isaac.
ESCAPE THE SANCTUARY
You play as a Mage-Warrior with psychic abilities. You wake up in a grim place without windows. Your last clear memory is the capture of your ship by what you identified as the fleet of The Collector. This mad and powerful being now detains you in his Sanctuary, a mythical megastructure with ever changing room layouts where he keeps his impressive collections of other-worldly creatures and Artefacts. The Collector will now enjoy watching you explore, fight, harness the powers of Artefacts and eventually die in your attempt to escape the Sanctuary. But in this cursed place, death is only temporary, as The Collector will endlessly bring you to life, stripping you of all your Artefacts in the process.
Unless you have what it takes to be the first to ever escape this Demise Sanctuary.
MAIN FEATURES
A customizable Hub from which you can explore procedurally generated dungeons full of monsters, bosses, traps, curiosities and powers
Visceral combats with perma-death based on melee and range attacks and psychic abilities allowing you to slow and even rewind time
Dozens of stackable Artefacts of different rarities to combine and create powerful synergies
Unique and Boss Artefacts granting powerful build-defining abilities
Strategic construction system of structures altering game mechanics and dungeon generation
Gratifying progression based on milestones granting permanent currency to unlock new items, buildings, rooms and Hub customization
Deep risk/reward mechanics that you will have to master to prevail
Threat level system that increases the number of monsters in the Sanctuary after each dungeon exploration
Diverse cheptel of monsters forcing you to stay on your toes and make the most of your Artefact-enabled powers
An engaging universe drawn with beautiful modern pixel art with dynamic shadows and detailed special effects
A thrilling original soundtrack blending electronic and acoustic instruments for captivating atmospheres
