ASCII Survivors (2026)

Developer: IndigoVortex
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A chaotic and fast-paced survivor-like where automatic weapons and explosions fill the screen with pure ASCII text, creating a retro arcade feel.

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What players say

Players enjoy the ASCII visuals and responsive controls, and the enchantment system adds build variety. Some note the content is brief and limited, and one player reports the orb sprite can obscure the action.

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