Ziggurat 2 (2021)

Developer: Milkstone Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,495 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Ziggurat 2 feels like a frantic, fast-paced mix of old-school shooter and roguelike dungeon crawling, where you blast through colorful hordes of enemies while managing elemental weaknesses and perma-death.

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What players say

Players praise the solid combat and variety of weapons and characters, but note that upgrades get grindy and the fun characters are unlocked too late. Many point out that development has stalled as the studio moved on to other projects, with no multiplayer or sequel on the horizon.

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