Cyclopean: The Great Abyss

About

Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a turn-based CRPG with roguelike elements that emphasizes resource management and strategic planning. You play as a stranded traveler in a Lovecraftian underworld, navigating procedurally generated levels filled with hostile entities and cryptic puzzles. Combat and exploration rely on scavenged gear, temporary alliances, and limited abilities, with permadeath adding tension to every decision. The monochrome art style and text-based interface evoke a retro feel, while the setting leans into cosmic horror themes without overt jump scares. The game stands out for its tight feedback loops and punishing but fair difficulty curve. Procedural generation ensures no two runs feel alike, and the interconnected skill system rewards experimentation. Early access builds from Schmidt Workshops, known for their indie strategy titles, suggest strong polish for a small team. Players who enjoy tactical depth over combat spectacle may find its 2025 release date a solid bet for niche RPG fans.

Storyline

Trapped in the Great Abyss! You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands. Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or back to the Waking World.