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Hollowroot

Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?

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Cmrak
Publisher
Cmrak
Release
May 20, 2025
1 year and 73 days ago
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About the Game

Welcome to Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike.

Prepare to explore varying levels where danger and opportunity lurk around every corner. You'll need to fight your way through cunning environments and hostile creatures, constantly adapting to layouts that change with each playthrough. Every run offers its own set of surprises, potential hidden possibilities, and demands tight, skill-based platforming to survive.

🔑 Key Features

  • Action-focused platforming: Experience responsive movement, combat, and gameplay that keeps you on your toes with quick decisions.

  • Procedural levels: No two runs are ever quite the same; the world shifts, requiring you to master the flow and the challenges presented.

  • Roguelike mechanics: Face the permanence of defeat, embrace the unpredictability of randomized elements, and make meaningful item choices (more than 150 items with unique effects!) that shape your path in that specific run.

  • Stylized pixel art: Navigate through clean visuals creating a moody, atmospheric underground world.

If you appreciate responsive platforming and the rewarding loop of roguelike progression, I believe Hollowroot has a lot to offer for you!

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