
The Way Home: Pixel Roguelike
Pixelart Roguelike Action Game! Trapped on a strange island, Kevin and Cheese struggle to return home. Encounter other lost people and terrifying monsters lurking on the island. Help our unfortunate duo find THE WAY HOME!
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October 17, 2022
3 years and 290 days ago
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Very Positive67 reviews91.0%
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8 itemsAbout the Game

Roguelike Dungeon Crawler
- Procedurally generated maps.
- Each battle has a new pattern to enjoy.
- Strategically combine 15 or more skills every battle!
- Defeat 80 different monsters each with unique patterns.
Party Mode
- You can choose from 21 different characters.
- Each character can use different skills.
- A party consists of 4 characters who will fight together.
- You can use different combinations of characters to play through the dungeons.
Resource collection and construction
- You can construct buildings with resources collected from dungeons and islands.
- Make various buildings to make it easier to escape.

Interesting story
- Meet NPC's and follow the story as you explore 4 islands.
- Will Kevin and Cheese eventually escape the island?
- The warmth of lights and shadows on a classical pixel art style is waiting for you!