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Death by Scrolling
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Game

Death by Scrolling

Released: Oct 28, 2025
Genres:
Action Arcade Roguelike / Roguelite Role-playing (RPG)
Themes:
Comedy
Perspectives:
Bird view / Isometric Side view
Game Modes:
Single player

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Description from Steam STEAM

Welcome to Death By Scrolling, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you'll cross that river. 🔥 Key Features Varied Cast of Characters: Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle. Vertically Scrolling Mayhem: Constant upward movement means no time to rest—let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it’s game over. Relentless Pursuit: The Reaper is always close by—stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him! Loot & Progression: Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors. Bonus Runs & Side Quests: Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards. Monster Mash: Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint. Quirky Lore & Humor: A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration. Leaderboards: See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls. Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory, inc.?

Description from IGDB IGDB

Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

About Death by Scrolling

Death by Scrolling is a Action, Arcade, Roguelike / Roguelite, Role-playing (RPG) game released in 2025 developed by Terrible Toybox that offers Single player gameplay from a bird view / isometric, side view perspective playable on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) with 0 user ratings averaging 0/100. The game explores themes like Comedy. If you enjoy Death by Scrolling, you might also like similar games in our database of 45,000+ titles.

Basic Info
Release Date: October 28, 2025
IGDB ID: 345153

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Additional Information
Release Date: October 28, 2025
IGDB ID: 345153
Платформы 3
Linux
Mac
PC
Genres 4
Action Arcade Roguelike / Roguelite Role-playing (RPG)
Themes 1
Comedy
Player Perspectives 2
Bird view / Isometric Side view
Game Modes 1
Single player

Companies

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Developers
Terrible Toybox

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Publishers
MicroProse

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Keywords

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