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RuneBound

Traverse the Nine Norse Realms in this action-roguelike bullet Hel. Loot weapons from your fallen foes, enchant, customize, and enhance them with Runes. Craft the ultimate build to survive and challenge the very Gods...

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NorthWard Studios
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NorthWard Studios
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About the Game

Traverse the Nine Norse Realms in this action-roguelike bullet Hel. Loot weapons from your fallen foes, enchant, customize, and enhance them with Runes. Craft the ultimate build to survive and challenge the very Gods...

Gameplay

RuneBound is an Action-Roguelike set in a Norse inspired world with a focus on crafting outrageous builds to 'Break the Game'. On your journey, you can expect to find a myriad of unique and interesting artifacts and weapons to grow your power, then refine that power by enchanting your weapons with Runic Magic. Use this newfound might to fight off the ever growing hoard of monsters and even gods that threaten the nine realms!

About RuneBound

RuneBound is what you get when combining the fast-paced combat of Enter the Gungeon, the wand-crafting of Noita and the insane builds of Balatro. Loot magic staffs from fallen foes and enhance them with Runes. Collect artifacts spread throughout every level to gain superhuman abilities. Can YOU create the build that out-scales the gods?

Key Features:

  • Endless Replay ability

  • 35+ Unique Staffs

  • 6+ Different Magical Elements

  • 100+ different possible rooms per level

  • 300+ collectable Artifacts

  • 20+ Runes to collect

  • Charming Pixel Art Style

  • Plenty of Secrets!

  • Minor Meta-Progression

  • Controller Support

  • Nordic Inspired World and Enemies

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