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Rogue Loops: A Hades-Inspired Roguelike with a Twist

The upcoming indie roguelike, Rogue Loops, is heavily inspired by Hades, boasting similar art style and core gameplay loop. However, it introduces a unique twist on the established roguelike formula. While a firm release date remains unannounced, a free demo is currently available on Steam, offering players a sneak peek. A PC release is anticipated in early 2025.

The roguelike genre's recent surge in popularity has seen numerous interpretations, ranging from action-packed titles like Returnal to classic dungeon crawlers like Hades and its early access sequel. Rogue Loops falls squarely into the latter category, featuring a repeating dungeon with randomly generated loot and ability upgrades viewed from a top-down perspective.

Though comparisons to Hades are inevitable, given its Steam trailer and demo, Rogue Loops distinguishes itself with a key mechanic: ability upgrades come with distinct downsides, significantly altering gameplay. This mechanic bears resemblance to Hades' Chaos Gates, offering powerful upgrades at the cost of detrimental effects. In Rogue Loops, however, these "curses" are more prominent and varied, potentially impacting the entire playthrough.

The narrative centers on a family trapped in a deadly time loop. Players navigate five floors of dungeons, each with unique enemies and bosses. As with most roguelikes, each run unlocks procedurally generated upgrades, enabling players to craft diverse builds utilizing buffs and debuffs.

While a precise release date is unavailable, the Steam page indicates a Q1 2025 launch. Until then, the free demo (accessible on the first floor) and other roguelikes like Dead Cells and Hades 2 offer ample entertainment.

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