Indie Game Daily #6: Roguelike Depth, Fast Combat & Dungeon Mastery

Hades II, Dead Cells, and Ravenswatch push skill-based gameplay and replayability.

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Indie Game Daily #6: Roguelike Depth, Fast Combat & Dungeon Mastery

Today’s picks highlight fast-paced systems built for mastery and repetition.

1. Hades II

A sequel expanding on one of the best roguelikes ever made.
It refines combat and progression while introducing new mythological elements.

Hades II on Steam
Battle through the underworld in a fast-paced roguelike with deep storytelling.

Hades II on Steam
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

2. Dead Cells

A fluid action-platformer known for its responsive combat and replayability.
Each run feels different thanks to its evolving weapon and level systems.

Dead Cells on Steam
A roguelike metroidvania blending fast combat with procedurally generated levels.

Dead Cells on Steam
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You’ll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

A co-op roguelike inspired by dark fantasy and folklore.
Its character variety and teamwork mechanics add depth to each run.

Ravenswatch on Steam
Fight through cursed lands in a cooperative roguelike adventure.

Ravenswatch on Steam
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.