TinyKeep

TinyKeep, a 3D action roguelike with permadeath elements was released in September of this year. It is something a little different and quirky from your average dungeon crawler.

To escape the keep, players must master the dynamic and often frantic physics-based combat, make use of the environment by luring monsters into traps, and battle hordes of deadly enemies. Fire torches and braziers can be knocked over to set the ground on fire, and prisoners can be released to help players on their way. Enemies exhibit emergent behaviour and will work together to hunt the player down, whilst others will flee from threats. Players can take advantage of monster rivalries and lead them against each other, watching from a distance as the resulting chaos ensues. There are many ways to survive in TinyKeep.

All levels are procedurally generated, and there are over 30 different monsters and bosses spread across 4 different environments. To add to the crazy mix, gold can be sacrificed in return for random buffs. These perks offer all sorts of benefits, from giving extra health or speed, to more game changing abilities such as the power to slow down time. The game is also filled with a ton of secrets, such as a flaming sword that sets enemies on fire, or an endgame weapon that explodes on impact. There's also 3 different endings to discover. Finally there is a fire breathing Baby Dragon pet, hidden in a secret location for the most dedicated players to find.

TinyKeep's mechanics and variety of content may appear to be simple of the surface, but dig a little deeper and you'll find many layers of subtlety, secrets and charm.