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after a long long time, we updated Threads of Tomot to 0.3.5!

you can check it out here (for free): https://bitware-interactive.itch.io/threads-of-tomot

and read our changelog here: https://bitware-interactive.itch.io/threads-of-tomot/devlog/1461851/threads-of-tomot-update-035

University has destroyed our time avalible to work on the game, but the update finally arrived with one new boss, 10 new levels, new enemies, impoved level generation, new sounds and items!

I’ve been quietly working on an Angband project, and I figured this was probably the right place to finally share it.

I’ve been playing Moria and Angband since the early days and have put thousands of hours into them over the years. Angband is one of those games that has followed me through several computers and phases of life.

So when I started this project, I was pretty determined not to “fix” the game I already loved.

It’s called Neo Angband, and it’s a TypeScript port of Angband 4.2.6. Technically, it is Angband 4.2.6, just with mods.

The goal for the unmodded game is straightforward: be Angband exactly. This isn’t intended to be a rebalance or a modern reinterpretation.

What has changed is the technology around it:

• It runs directly in a browser.
• It can be installed as a Progressive Web App.
• There are desktop builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux (via Electron).
• It’s completely open source.
• It has a first-class mod system.

Mods live separately from the core game and can be installed from a repository URL or ZIP, and desktop users also get a normal mods folder.

I’ve made four example mods so far covering bug fixes, a few quality-of-life additions, a new graphical tile system, and a Borg player (WIP).

But the larger reason I built the mod system is that I’d really like this to become something others can play around with and create new stuff, not just something I maintain by myself.

I’d love to see other longtime Angband players, modders, and developers start experimenting with it. New content, different mechanics, interface ideas, graphics, automation, weird variants… whatever somebody feels inspired to make.

I don’t know what all of those mods would be, and that’s exactly the part that excites me. I’d love to be blown away by the things people come up with.

The nice thing is that we don’t have to choose between preservation and experimentation. The unmodded game can stay Angband 4.2.6 while mods are free to go wandering off into the depths.

It’s currently an alpha, so there are still some minor bugs and rough edges. I’m sure I’ve missed a few subtle differences from the original too. If you try it and notice something odd, or just have an idea about how something could work better, I’d really like to hear it.

And if you’ve ever wanted to change or add something to Angband yourself, I’d love to know how the modding side feels to you.

You can reach me here or on Discord (aragorn_son_of_arathorn).

Try it out:
https://neostryder.github.io/neo-angband/

Source / downloads / docs:
https://github.com/neostryder/neo-angband

Mostly, this has been a labor of love for a game I’ve been playing for a very long time. I’m hoping some other people who love it will find something here worth building on.

All aboard the scope creep train choo choo

Hey!

As the title mentions: I just added a complete city building mechanic inside my traditional roguelike game, including villager management, diverse building types, bandit raids, and even some small automation elements.

Seven Blasphemies is a game very inspired by tabletop OSR RPGs (specially Mork Borg). I thought I had done enough scope creep when I added a nautical travel mechanic, but I surprised even myself here.

When it releases, I imagine what people will think when their village gets decimated by inevitable apocalypse (alongside with them).

I'm really enjoying creating this game, to be honest!

You check it on Steam and wishlist it there:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4893400/Seven_Blasphemies/

For all the other devs around: to scope creep or not scope creep? (Usually I would say nay but this time I'm totally yay)

Cheers!

Does anyone know where I can get Robinson by KelseyFrog as the Itch links don't work.

https://kelseyfrog.itch.io/robinson

Hi Everybody!

Around 9 months ago we posted a wall of text about our game Sil-Morë, which is a fork of Sil.
There were some detailed explanations about our ideas and history.

I must say we have come a long way since then. We delivered three big updates, each roughly every three months, and we believe it changed the game a lot.
We are focusing on three major game sides:

1. Atmosphere.
2. UI/UX.
3. Gameplay.

First, we completely redesigned dungeon generation using partition and vaults docking systems. It provides a lot of variety in generated levels. Multiple surprises will await you, and it becomes really unpredictable, what comes next.
Then, we reworked connected systems: item creation, item identification, loot drop and updated all artefacts and special items. Everything is rebalanced, special items now can have both prefix and suffix for the new properties (Balanced short sword of Gondolin). Artefacts should feel really unique and connected to lore as much as possible.

We have two musical themes and multiple sounds. And the main theme is specifically written for the game.
We think it completely changes the atmosphere, and makes the game play completely different from our point of view.

We also added multiple new gameplay mechanics, starting from inventory equipment mechanics to various mini quests.

Then, to make the game feel modern, we decided to rework controls and UI/UX.
Sil-Morë now supports mouse, controller and touchscreens, and features absolutely new UI/UX design and functionality. We made it thematic, contextual with mobile only and desktop approaches, and are honestly proud of our work.

Anyway, you probably have noticed that I am trying to keep it short this time :)
We have created our itch.io store front with DevLogs and also started a closed beta test on google play (please dm me so I can include you if you are interested).

So, what I am trying to say is, we would love to see you try our game both on desktop and mobile and provide some feedback!

GitHub

Hey r/roguelikes,

Caribbean Prospector is a turn-based piracy roguelike set in the 1669 West Indies, inspired by Magellan’s Prospector: open-ended captaincy, moved from space to the Caribbean.

You trade between ports with prices that move when merchant convoys dock, take quests, and fight broadside battles. Grapple a ship and the fight moves to a top-down deck map where your actual crew crosses the planks with you. Kill her captain and the crew strikes; captured ships can join your fleet under one of your own officers. Ashore you forage, mine, dig up treasure, and catalogue wildlife for the Royal Society. Retire rich or go down with the ship.

Five careers, three difficulties up to Ironman, seeded worldgen. Plays in any terminal, or in its own window when launched from Steam. Full controller and Steam Deck support.

Free on itch (Linux/Win/Mac): https://at10ti0n.itch.io/caribbean-prospector

Disclosure: a lot of the code was written with AI assistance (Claude). The design and playtesting are mine, and all screenshots are real gameplay. Wanted that said up front.

Happy to answer anything.

TARN is a traditional roguelike game inspired by Brogue which expands on its ideas in many ways, including but not limited to:

• A classic 26 depth quest into the dungeon!
• An infinitely-generated world seperated by level boundaries and balanced by an accumulating regional difficulty mechanic.
• A class system with affinity trees that unlock special talents. (Or you can play as the Deprived, which doesn't offer any!)
• Environmental biomes, monsters, and items, half of which are from Brogue and half of which are entirely new!
• Hints when hovering over monsters and item, like hit chance, damage, and other special effects.
• Dynamic lighting and stealth.
• Play with mouse, keyboard, or both!

Main page: https://marshalldotexe.github.io/tarn/index.html

Download page: https://marshalldotexe.github.io/tarn/downloads/index.html

About 3.5 months ago, I released the first public build of TARN with positive remarks. Since then, a lot of constructive feedback and bug reports have helped shape the game into a fun yet punishing experience -- this build in particular focuses a lot on game balance and enemy/ally AI. The main page links to a new Discord server and Ko-fi page if you want a dedicated community for discussion or supporting the game. It also has an updated gameplay manual included at the bottom of the page.

I'd really like to give ADOM a go but keep running into an issue where lines of text show out of order after I hit space to advance an message. I first downloaded the ASCII only version and had the issue. I then downloaded the tile version and switched to ASCII mode and still have the issue. Is there a setting I can change to fix this? I'm guessing it's not an issue in the tile version but I only enjoy playing roguelikes in ASCII.

Thanks!

Hi!

I made the recent Brogue CE 1.15.1 Android port available on F-Droid.

My second port is Infra Arcana. I've always had a soft spot for this game (I love the theme and the audio) and I always felt it was unjustly under-known! My focus as always is mobile-first playability; you won't have on-screen keyboards or d-pads here. You can download the alpha here https://github.com/tyrannotorus/cpp-infra-arcana-android/releases

The base game is (nearly) unchanged, with most work dedicated to the mobile UI. Note this is an alpha. The experience will not be perfect yet.:

• Swipe gestures to move
• Swipe and tap to navigate menus.
• Single-finger map dragging/targeting for long-range weapons
• Zoom scaling for ui and game
• Menu scrollbars and close buttons for fullscreen screens.
• Easy-access actions toolbar with togglable/movable buttons
• Refined inventory screen with action context pins
• Refined throw item screen with context pins
• Support for right-handed and southpaw play (just swipe at the side menu)

I'm still putting final touches on the Brogue CE port, and after I'm happy with Infra Arcana, and before I return back to the solitude of my cave in the woods to work on my own stuff again, I'm taking suggestions for the third and final android port in the "Werewolf Camp Roguelike Android Port Trilogy" in the comments ;)

Humanity is gone. A plant has grown in the shadow of your chassis.

Calcination is a traditional roguelike that I've been working on for a while now, and I'm excited to get it out there and get some feedback on it. You awaken as an environmental restoration unit named VAHAN. Your directive is simple: RESTORE.

Some standout features (so far):

• Every plant is genetically unique. You read genomes through instruments, cross lineages, and breed for traits that let life thrive in hostile biomes.
• 6 overworld biomes and 5 building-style map types, with plans for a few more.
• Crafting centers around an alchemic system of combining items with various elements and performing operations like distillation or fermentation to adjust found materials into a usable state.
• 135 craftable recipes currently in the game spread across structures, equipment, consumables, and fertilizers.
• Time is the core resource. The world simulates around you, so hibernation cycles or long periods away from home are always a gamble.
• Full story about what happened to the world spread across 49 discoverable data slates
• Temperature, humidity, radiation, wind, and charge systems that vary by terrain, and your sensor loadout decides what you can see.

It draws its roots from Cogmind and Caves of Qud on the systems side, with the restoration fantasy of something like Terra Nil but with an occult/mystical bent to it.

Steam page just went live a few days ago: Calcination. If this looks like your type of game, wishlists are very appreciated! The Early Access build of it should be out very soon. Happy to answer any questions about the systems or anything else in the game.