Inkbound

About

Inkbound is a co-op roguelike where you team up to fight through procedurally generated levels filled with ink-based enemies. Each run lets you pick from a roster of heroes with distinct abilities, combining them into builds that adapt to the challenges ahead. The core loop mixes strategic planning with fast-paced turn-based combat, forcing you to balance risk and reward as the environment shifts around you. Your choices shape the path forward, but one wrong move can send you back to the start. The game leans heavily on Shiny Shoe’s experience crafting deep systems, with mechanics that feel polished and purposeful. While solo play is possible, it shines in groups where communication turns chaotic battles into coordinated victories. Early community feedback highlights the variety of heroes and the satisfying weight of each decision. Available on PC with support for both single and multiplayer modes, it’s a pick for fans of strategy-driven co-op challenges.

Storyline

Inkbound is a co-op roguelike RPG that brings the best aspects of Shiny Shoe’s award-winning title, Monster Train, to a world where stories come to life. An unknown force begins to unbind these stories and the worlds they create. It’s up to you and your friends to protect them. Discover the magical Atheneum and the infinite worlds contained within to protect it and become the fabled Inkbound. Or break free from your station and unravel the real story behind your creation. Arm yourself with the brute strength of a Magma Miner or the swift attacks of a Mosscloak to survive. Embark on procedurally generated runs and weigh the risks of one path versus the potential rewards of others. Choose wisely, your survival depends on it.