Song of Decay
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
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Eurydice's Call
Step into the sandals of Orpheus, the legendary lyre-wielding hero of Greek mythology, and journey to reunite with Eurydice. Traverse a mythical world, uncover its ancient songs, soothe lost souls, and confront dark forces that stand between you and your beloved.
Originally created for the GitHub Game Off 2024, Song of Decay has been expanded into this full adventure!
Game Features
A beautifully hand-drawn mythological world – Explore abandoned mausoleums, ghostly shores, and frosted mountain peaks as you search for ancient songs.
Master the lyre – Learn new songs to unlock secrets and gain powerful abilities. Manipulate the cycle of life itself with the music you play.
Combat through music – Use your lyre to face foes, from deadly snakes to fearsome owls, and banish them to the underworld.
Guide lost souls – Encounter wandering spirits, listen to their stories, and help them find peace in the afterlife with your music.
