The latest trailer for Skull Horde by 8BitSkull has us on the edge of our seats. It’s shaping up to be a great test of what Defold can handle, with countless enemies swarming the screen.

We can’t wait to play it on April 10! 🗓️

#MadeWithDefold #indiegame #bulletheaven #survivorlike #dungeoncrawler #roguelite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCWiexzNd04

Download the Vital Shell demo on steam. I’d say it’s more of a brotato-like than a survivors like in the stage format and frantic movement.

People love the soundtrack and it definitely feels like a ps1 game in terms of style. The developer commented somewhere that they created the game based on the soundtrack.

#rogueLike #survivorLike #indieGame

Introducing: Crystal Harvest: Apex Operator!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vZqanCLX5WA

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Here's my Let's Try of the #SteamNextFest #Demo of #RelicAbyss (PC), a 2D #roguelite #survivorlike, in-development by Reverse Loop. #IndieGame #PCGaming #Gaming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iE76Q0kUNQ

I tried out the Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors Demo and very impressed. My search for a new survivor-like continues.

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https://churapereviews.com/2025/06/11/dark-fairy-tale-dreamland-survivors-demo-impressions/

Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors Demo Impressions

Disclaimer

I was sent the Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors to review for my blog. I understand the game is still a demo and will be a bit more lenient. That said, this will be my honest review.

What is Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors?

Dark Fairy Tale is a survivor-like roguelike coming to Steam June 19 2025.

Play as Pinocchio as he attampts to escape his dark and twisted fairy tale. Unlock new powers, fight off monsters and their masters, and try to survive as best you can. Do you have what it takes to fight your way out of this nightmare?

Gameplay

This is a top-down autoshooter roguelike with some very cool art. Unlike other games in the genre, players unlock spells and abilities by increasing certain stats. Players can unlock more power by eating forbiden eggs at level up, or buy buying permanent powerups between runs. There are over 100 available powers to chose from, with 40 permanent buffs to create a good amount of choice for players. Like other games in the genre, the goal is to survive as long as possible, using the build earned along the way.

Impressions

I love this game’s art, but Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors game isn’t fun. When it comes to survivor-like games, you simply have better options. My biggest issue with the game is that it feels like nothing is happening. Unlike other games with a similar loop, it just feels like you’re moving around the map collecting exp for a meaningless level-up. Leveling in this game feels meaningless. No matter what I chose, it felt like I wasn’t doing anything. This is a game where there is a grind, and it feels bad. Sure you might get a cool new animation, but watching it do absolutely nothing to overwhelming hordes or enemies is disheartening.

Another major issue I have with the game is how it handles permanent boosts. God forbid you build wrong because you will get stomped at a very early stage. This game feels like it has a solvable solution, and more often than not, the RNG won’t give you the chance to do so. The full game might have a more balance pool of abilities and skills, but I am not holding my breath.

If you’re looking for a new survivor-like, go play brotato. That is the best entry to this genre, and that is a hill I am willing to die one. That said, I am willing to give it a second chance when the full version does, until then, I wouldn’t even bother with the demo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csFZ5-45Adw&ab_channel=BeStarsGames

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The Devil Jam demo didn't impress me enough to replace any of my favorite survivor-likes. I'll still hold out some hope for the full version
#deviljam #survivorlike #game #gaming #videogame #roguelike

https://churapereviews.com/2025/06/03/devil-jam-demo-review-a-rockers-rhythm-ride/

Devil Jam Demo Review: A Rocker’s Rhythm Ride

Disclaimer

I was asked to cover the Devil Jam demo on my blog. I understand the game is not done yet, so I will be a bit more lenient with my review. That said, these will still be my honest first impressions of the game.

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What is Devil Jam?

Devil Jam is a survivor-like coming to PC and all major consoles.

You have made a deal with the devil, and now must fight your way through his legion of followers to become the best rocker you know you can be. Is the metal that flows through your veins powerful enough to fend off the mobs of groupies, angry mobs, and rival musicians? Will the sins favor your runs and give you the power you need to survive? You are going to have to play to find out.

Gameplay

Devil Jam is your typical survivor-like with a rhythm gimmick to help it stand out against others in the genre. Players start each run with basic abilities, and slowly gain more as they defeat enemies and collect XP points. The powers granted to players are selected from a random pool, and each ability (passive or otherwise) is themed after one of the deadly sins. What Devil Jam does differently is the inventory management mini game that happens at level-up. Players can arrange the gifts they gain from the sins in an inventory where they interact with each other based on their position. Players must think carefully of where they place their abilities in order to maximize their power output. Attacks are automated, but they follow the rhythm of the music playing.

Impressions

I was excited for the Devil Jam because the flavor is fun, I like the music, and the rythmn mechanic sounded interesting. Unfortunately, the demo isn’t very impressive. The enemies and animation isn’t very good. I appreciate that it was all done by hand, but it feels unfinished. The animation feels stiffs. There also isn’t enough variety in enemies. It always felt like I was just fighting off hordes of slimes, which got boring pretty quickly.

My biggest issue with the game is that it already feels solvable. There were abilities that are clearly the right choice, and a lot of filler abilities that will ruin a run. The RNG felt real bad at times, and it made me not want to keep playing. For a survivor-like to be good, the player’s choices need to feel impactful. Every build-path needs to feel viable, even when there is a clear meta.

Having a good balance between the chaos the RNG brings and the viable strategy available to players each run is important for a successful survival-like, and I don’t believe Devil Jam is there yet. I like the inventory mechanic the game implements, but I don’t think the demo demonstrates its full worth. Having to not only chose a powerful ability, but one that synergies with the ever changing puzzle the player is managing is a cool idea. The problem is that there already feels like there is a right answer. Maybe with access to the full game and a more polished ability pool, the 4.93 quadrillion possible combinations will come into play.

I’ll hold out some hope. I like the art and character design, the music is solid, and the rhythm mechanic is interesting. That said, I can’t recommend it until I get an experience that is better than some of the other survivors in my library.

If you don’t believe me, you can check out the Devil Jam demo on Steam now. Don’t forget to wishlist!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EQTMKvr2ac&ab_channel=Rogueside

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currently free on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3689520/Bioprototype/

makes a lot of fun 🙂

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