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Downfall Hearts

Imprisoned in a mysterious, ever rearranging dungeon, you fight for your survival. Will you find a way to free yourself and the remaining knights of the Downfall Hearts Order?

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Sleeprunner Studios
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Sleeprunner Studios
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About the Game

Downfall Hearts is a 3D Roguelite Dungeon Crawler with melee combat set in an ever rearranging Dungeon. You play as Joan, a knightess of the Downfall Hearts Order, and your goal is to escape the clutches of the magical dungeon while also trying to free other inmates.





  • FIGHT LIKE HELL

    With an ominous, summoned blade at hand, you'll slay your way through hordes of mindless revenant guards. With each failed escape attempt, you will become more skillful. On your escape you'll encounter different enemy types and while some use just a sword, some might even cast occult spells or attack from the air.

  • ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE

    Long-forgotten secrets lurk in the labyrinthine corridors of the dungeon, waiting to be unraveled. The prison is magically sealed so that the layout of the rooms is constantly rearranged, making each escape attempt unique.

  • FREE THE IMPRISONED

    The prisoners are just waiting for a chance to escape. You can engage in dialogue and free them from their cells. Some might join your cause and others will provide valuable information, but keep in mind that some of them are locked up for good reason.

  • MASTER THE ARTS OF KNIGHTHOOD

    By Mastering the Skill Tree you will also gain new powerful abilites. Furthermore the dungeon is riddled with Residuals of forlorn souls - For a certain time you can acquire their powers and properties and use them in battle.


WHAT'S IN THE GAME

  • A straightforward Melee combat system.
  • A randomly generated dungeon based on prefabricated rooms and corridors.
  • A set of 48 different upgradable perks which make each run unique.
  • Level and Skill Tree progression systems.
  • Multiple unique NPC characters to talk and interact with.
  • An overarching storyline with complex world building in a dark fantasy setting.

WHAT'S NOT IN THE GAME

  • The option to choose different classes.
  • An interconnected and open game world.
  • A huge array of bosses.
  • Cinematic Cutscenes.
  • Multiplayer modes.
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