Lone Ruin

About

Lone Ruin is a top-down twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. You play as a spellcaster navigating procedurally generated levels filled with twisted creatures. Each run requires mixing spells to optimize your loadout while dodging enemies and environmental hazards. Progression hinges on strategic choices as you dig deeper into a corrupted ancient city. The game shines in its flexible spell systems and escalating difficulty. Procedural generation ensures varied encounters, and permadeath adds tension. Community feedback highlights its addictive loop and tight controls. With over 100 unique spells, each session feels distinct. Available on PC and Switch since January 2023.

Storyline

An ancient city enveloped by magic. What once was a buzzy civilisation and people living in harmony with the magic surrounding them has long since been driven mad and twisted beyond recognition by the very magic that used to help sustain them. What could have corrupted this city? Having heard the legends, you, a gifted spellcasting explorer, arrive at these hostile ruins a millenia later with the goal of seeking this ancient power and finally cleansing the city of the corruption it was consumed by all those years ago. The answer probably lies in the center of Lone Ruin… if you can make it there.