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Runewaker

An incredibly difficult first person spellshooting souls-like with an emphasis on combat, exploration and puzzle solving.

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January 11, 2022
4 years and 203 days ago
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About the Game

The desert city of Rune has fallen, its citizens have succumbed to madness. Explore the once great city and make use of the magic glyphs to overcome terrible foes and defeat the corrupt government in this first-person soulslike. Level up your stats and refine your skills, search for the most useful gear and unlock shortcuts, fight to the deepest depths through a variety of dangerous enemies. Meet NPCs that can help you on your difficult journey and perfect your build as you confront intimidating bosses and plunder the unmapped corners of Runewaker.

Enjoy first-person soulslike combat with the following features:
- Intesne boss fights and a variety of deadly enemies
- Complex level design with shortcuts back to the hub
- Levelling up and designating stats at the hub
- Dropping recoverable experience on death
- Exploring the world to find useful items