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Schism

Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

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Developer
Fami
Publisher
2 Left Thumbs
Release
March 7, 2025
1 year and 147 days ago
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Very Positive165 reviews96.4%

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About the Game

The far future is now. The world is blanketed in garbage and missing its only source of power – the Schismatic Engine. You are a prisoner, forced into the tallest trash-mountain, tasked with finding the Engine. Your ship CRASHES! Leaving you armed with only a cheap replica of the Engine and a cheaper gun. Success will mean your freedom. If you survive...

  • 8 Main Stats to invest in as you level up, with too many secondary stats to count

  • 230+ Relics to power you up with interesting and synergistic effects

  • 60+ weapons ranging from practical to insane

  • Special weapon Mods that apply to ALL carried weapons

  • 26 Gods that must be appeased – earning their favor for unique boons

  • Inspired by Ikaruga, you can dodge colored bullets by matching their frequency

  • New rooms start Paused to avoid unfair placements and unavoidable damage

  • Powerful bosses that will put both your skills and build to the test

  • Top-down, action roguelike gameplay - shooting your way to freedom

  • The mechanical complexity and interactions of traditional roguelikes

  • Chaotic RNG that borrows from roguelikes old and new for infinite replayability

  • Endless mode after the final boss to see how far you can go

  • MANY more layers and secrets to discover as you play

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