THE SPIRIT LIFT
A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!
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11 itemsAbout the Game
WELCOME TO THE VEXINGTON HOTEL
It's graduation night in Lucid Falls, and eight teenagers have wandered from the party only to discover THE SPIRIT LIFT, a magical elevator that transports them through 13 floors of monsters and mayhem!
This ever-changing 3D hotel changes depending on the boss which awaits them in the penthouse. Gather cards, gold, and gear while navigating the eerie corridors on the way to the top. Beware of unpredictable events and creepy enemies lurking in the shadows!
EACH TEAM CHANGES STRATEGY AND STORY
Familiar deck-building gameplay with a survival horror twist! Use your equipment deck to fight the creatures prowling the hotel. Upgrade cards as you gain experience, balancing your deck by blending four deck focuses any way you prefer. Decades of history have filled the halls with items from many eras, including plenty of '90s nostalgia. Even that one squiggly doodle cup everyone used to have.
Your trio of teenagers determines your start deck and so much more. Watch their relationships unfold as they answer riddles, discover their own backstories and use their individual strengths to bypass risky dilemmas.
BE KIND, REWIND, AND SEEK THE TRUTH LOST BEHIND
Death is encouraged in this deranged experiment! Unlock new characters, bosses, and events by playing multiple times and exploring different strategies. Learn how to collect more cards and gear by perusing the Library.
Win or lose, earn Spirit points to spend on customizing your next trip through the hotel. Discover hidden evidence, unexpected secrets and the lift's true purpose.
Accessibility and Content Information
Accessibility Features
Separate Volume Controls for Main (all audio), Music and SFX
All dialogue is readable on screen
Windowed or Fullscreen modes, resolution controls, brightness slider
Toggles for disabling flashing lights and screen shake
Toggle for outlining searchable objects to reduce pixel hunting
Toggles for hold to walk and hold to rotate
Movement controllable by on screen arrows or WASD
Walk and Rotate speed sliders
Mouse only controls
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Content Notes
Cartoon violence against non-human creatures, mention of alcohol and drugs, mild crude humor, mild cursing, spider-themed creatures, mild jump scares (creatures moving towards player to trigger a battle), depictions of guns and blades.
