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INFERNO CLIMBER (2016)

INFERNO CLIMBER cover
Developer
Arc System Works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG
Rating
2.8 of 5, 120 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A punishing survival action RPG where you navigate treacherous hellish dungeons, manage resources, and battle powerful bosses through hack-and-slash combat and platforming.

survivaldifficultatmospherichack and slashaction rpgdark fantasyexplorationresource management

What players say

Players are split on Inferno Climber. Many praise its wild survival sim mechanics and oppressive atmosphere, calling it a unique and rewarding cult classic. However, reviewers consistently note severe performance problems on modern PCs, janky controls, and a punishing death system that can require multiple characters to recover equipment.

Screenshots

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