Across the Abyss: Voidborn (2024)

Developer: Pixel Hound Game Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, fast-paced pixel art hack-n-slash where you fling explosive enemies to trigger chain reactions, balancing tough roguelite survival with light-hearted, funny boss fights.

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What players say

Players praise the short but satisfying 2-hour run and the unique mechanic of pulling and throwing enemies to trigger chain-reaction explosions. The pixel art and boss designs are strong, but some find the combat loop repetitive due to very limited upgrades during a run and between runs.

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