Malevolence: The Sword of Ahkranox

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You play as a sentient sword trapped in a dream realm, fighting endless waves of darkness as a first-person turn-based roguelike. The world of Ahkranox shifts constantly with randomly generated maps, quests, and loot. Every run reshapes the land and its dangers, forcing you to adapt strategies as you uncover fragments of the sword’s fractured consciousness. Combat and exploration feel steeped in old-school RPG mechanics with modern refinements. What sets it apart is its commitment to the "infinite" promise. No two playthroughs match due to procedural content generation, and the world keeps expanding with updates even years after launch. Though its 2014 release date drew mixed reactions, longterm players praise its depth, with some sessions hitting 200+ hours. The development span of over a decade shows in the layered systems, though the pixel-art visuals and deliberate pace may not suit all tastes.