Simulakros

About

Simulakros is a third-person shooter that layers rogue-lite progression onto its combat loop. You control a stolen android unit inside a corporate facility, battling the same robots you’re technically supposed to fight for. The twist is you can hijack their weapons and tech mid-run, using stolen hardware to tear through enemy ranks. Each level is a procedurally generated maze of corridors and control rooms, with random encounters that force you to adapt your loadout on the fly. Progression comes from collecting chips that permanently upgrade your unit’s abilities, letting you stack effects like increased fire rate or temporary invisibility for future runs. The game stands out for its tight, escalating combat and the way it weaponizes corporate excess. Every battle feels like a heist gone wrong, with the AI’s own defenses turning into your tools. It’s a solo experience, with no multiplayer or co-op, but the permadeath stakes and gear-building grind hit familiar notes for fans of rogue-likes. Launching October 10, 2024, it leans into a familiar formula but keeps things fresh with its focus on enemy-as-ally mechanics. The developer’s past work on smaller action titles shows in the game’s snappy pacing and resource management.

Storyline

The CORP seeks to develop the ultimate weapon: the Simulakros unit. It's up to you and a mysterious hacker to disrupt their plans, by turning their deadly combat androids against them. Can two people take down the world's biggest corporation?