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Loot River

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

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Developer
straka.studio
Publisher
straka.studio, SUPERHOT PRESENTS
Release
May 3, 2022
4 years and 91 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed459 reviews67.5%

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About the Game

Awake as a lone traveler in the mysterious, perilous world of Loot River.

Befriend Iphis. Fight. Reach the Opulent Sanctum. Control the world beneath your feet. Cleanse the infinite universe plagued with the power of the relic. Be reborn upon your death.

Grant the gift of eternal death to countless tortured souls or abandon your duty and attempt to escape the impenetrable keep.



Master many formidable weapons. Learn the true power of magic. Disrupt enemy behavior.

Combine armor, runes, headgear and powerful charms to deeply alter combat tactics and enhance fighting strategy.

Slide floating ruins in a series of ancient puzzles. Venture through endless catacombs. Encounter beasts, lost travelers and demanding bosses.

These cosmic grottos hold numerous new weapons and gear to discover. Unearth unholy knowledge for permanent upgrades.



Game Features
  • Challenging “Souls meets Tetris” gameplay in a lore rich world.
  • Unleash your creativity with a level editor – design, share, and play unique levels crafted by you and the community!
  • Defeat enemies your way - unlock abilities, items and weapons, each with unique animations, powers, and visual style.
  • Discover 26 powerful weapons each with 4 elemental rune enhancements and 10 levels.
  • Unlock over 40 charms, each alters and enhances your combat abilities.
  • Unlock 9 game changing armor sets and 18 headgear options.
  • Combine all charms, armor, headgear and runes to create a truly deep combat experience.
  • Slide ruins of an old dungeon to defeat your foes and solve puzzles.
  • Battle many horrifying beasts and bosses from alternate realities.
  • Meet many characters, travelers, friends and foes who inhabit the strange world of Loot River.
  • Immerse yourself in a beautiful, hand drawn, pixel art world with fluid animations, real time 3D shadows, and astonishing water simulation.



The Relic grants its subjects eternal life, yet their frail bodies can still die. Knowledge is the one true constant. Discover the Loot River.

Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
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