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Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2

The Pit2 returns to the turn-based Roguelike roots of the indie classic and takes you to another alien facility filled with broken machines, warped creatures, and new surprises!

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October 22, 2021
4 years and 330 days ago
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About the Game

"A deadly plague ravages your world. Your last hope: a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains...a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka."

That was how it all started, but it's not where it ended. In a galaxy with one abandoned Suul'ka facility, might there not be another. Or many others?

After the success of our Indie, Roguelike hit Sword of the Stars: The Pit in 2012, it's time to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2022! Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 is an update of the fun, fast, and light-hearted turn-based original, taking the game from its 2D retro-roots and into a fully 3D game world.

While we begin by updating The Pit for the present, join us as we take The Pit series to a whole new world!

Initial Early Access Features
(this list will be updated along with the game build)
  • Early Access Features
  • 5 Characters to choose from... Marine, Scout, Engineer, Medic and Drill Sergeant, with more to come throughout Early Access.
  • 20 Levels of ancient evil science for you to dive into!
  • Turn-based combat lets players plan their way out of tight spots and deeper into The Pit.
  • Improve your character by increasing your skills to help you survive the depths.
  • Many enemies drawn from the Sword of the Stars universe!
  • A wide variety of weapons and armors.
  • Over 150 items to discover, ranging from the familiar to ancient exotic tech.
  • Crafting lets you make special items from bits and pieces of your enemies.
  • Dozens of room types containing a host of exotic devices to help - or maybe hinder - your progress.
  • Decipher hidden messages, crafting recipes, and pieces of Sword of the Stars lore!
  • Many fiendish ways to die including poisoning, disease, traps, radiation, starvation.
  • NEW Player camera controls!
  • NEW Disassembly feature lets you break up items into craftable components!
  • NEW Hero-class enemies add mini-boss encounters as players descend into The Pit!

Lead Designer and CEO of Kerberos Productions, Martin Cirulis, discusses The Pit 2 and our plans for its future.

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