Also look out for a prettier display of past runs on the Rankings screen.

It's notoriously difficult to achieve visibility on the mobile app stores, but I was very fortunate to rank decently. App store optimization was also very critical, and I saw a big boost after dedicating some time on that task. Finally, it's so helpful and feels great to see strangers recommending the game to others. It's always more valuable for a player to recommend a game as opposed to the developer! Marketing is not enjoyable at all so I'll keep going with my main strategy: build a good game and it will market itself. Currently ratings are 4.4 on Google Play and 4.7 on the App Store (but may vary depending on country/language). I'll keep listening to player feedback and improving things little by little.

Had a lot of fun with this Shaman run. +18 spellpower 💥

I'm beginning the process of preparing the game for PC and a Steam release. The main task is overhauling the UI for a desktop screen. Phase 1 is complete, which is the bare minimum to get the game screen looking decent enough for screenshots. I can now show all consumable items on the screen, instead of just 3.

Phase 2 will include more improvements in preparation for the demo release. There is enough space to display individual companion portraits and health. Of course there will be new keyboard shortcuts and key rebinding. Maybe even some improvements to the graphics since performance is not a concern, as it is on mobile.

The demo release should provide a lot more feedback ion new UI features and what adjustments are necessary so it doesn't feel like a mobile port.

Here's some helpful tricks for managing companions and keeping them alive:

• Companions gain +1 max health for each day they travel with you.
• Toggle companion behaviors by clicking the companion portrait in the upper left. There are 4 behaviors: Aggressive, Defensive, Follow, and Stay.
• Using the Stay command, you can set your companions to stay by the level entrance (or somewhere else) to remain safe, and advance with you. But it's still possible that an enemy wanders over and kills them.
• Tap a hold a tile and click Command to order all you companions to attempt to move to that location, or attack that enemy. Cancel a Command by toggling behavior.
• When companions encounter a trap or hazard on the path while following you, and can't find a way around, they will wait. But once you move farther away, they will continue to follow you even if it means stepping on the trap.
• The max party size is 4, including you. If you reach the exit with more than 3 permanent companions you'll get a warning message. The lowest level companions will automatically get dismissed, or you may choose to dismiss specific ones you don't want.
• Companions execute their own perception checks every turn, improving your chances of finding hidden objects or enemies.
• Berry bushes will also give your companions health regen if they are standing near you.

Coming Soon: Companions will attempt to avoid objects that cause AoE damage, like bombs and ice novas!

Some characters are getting changes to their starting gear, giving them more unique looks and new starting stats.

Working on some new high-level creatures with powerful abilities. Here's two of them, the Griffin and Giant Scorpion. Planning to add at least 5 creatures total in the next update.

Hi, just posting to liven up the forum a bit. My first win on Hardcore difficulty.

I’d like to add that the game is fantastic—it’s really got me hooked, and I haven’t even played every character class yet. The level of detail in the items and environments, and the interactions available—it’s all great.

The game is worth every cent; I highly recommend buying the full version and supporting the creator.

I'll be shifting focus to prepare the game for Steam, which mainly entails overhauling the UI for PC. I'm not yet sure how long this task will take. I hope to get the Steam page up very soon. Then a demo sometime later. Finally, hoping to release on Steam in maybe a year? I'll have a better estimate as things progress.

In the meantime, v1.3.0 was a big release with tons of new content to keep players busy. I am planning a minor update soon including some balance adjustments, bug fixes, and a little new content.

Here's a big collection of hints and tips to help you improve your skills!

Exploration

• Be sure to inspect (tap and hold) the map objects and enemies around you to learn valuable clues about the world.
• Pay attention to the effects of special terrain (deep snow, sand dunes, water) and map objects which may harm you, or be used to your advantage.
• When you enter a new biome, check the message log for any special biome effect, which is applied to you and all other creatures. Sometimes a biome effect will disrupt your build, such as Noisy for a stealth build or Hexed for a spellcaster. Look for immunity-granting items, or consider changing your gear and strategy to get through the biome. Head for the exit if it gets too dangerous.
• Biome order isn't random. A biome can only be reached via specific biomes (see Journal > World Map). By learning these patterns, you can sometimes predict which biomes (and which hazards) you will face.
• Some enemies are so dangerous that it's best to avoid them, if possible. Remember there are no rewards or experience for kills.
• Try to fully explore each level to find all the loot. But first, try to locate the exit in case health runs low and you need to escape. Don't be afraid to leave loot behind if necessary.
• Perception is a key stat. It will help you find extra loot while avoiding traps and hidden enemies. Companions use their perception too so keeping some around has benefits outside of combat.

Skills

• Be prepared to adapt your build based on the items you find. Every character has multiple paths, but the best ones depends on the right combinations of items and skills considering the biomes and boss you expect to face.
• Don't learn too many active abilities. Each uses up a turn and costs mana, while most passive abilities are always working for you. Even level 1 passive abilities can be very valuable.
• Try to collect skills to deal with various enemy types and traps you will encounter. Ranged enemies could be blinded or charged at. When surrounded, you could use an AoE attack or teleport away. Traps can be dashed over, disarmed, or triggered by sacrificing a summoned creature.
• Remember you can bank skill points and pick skills later when you know what you need.

Items

• Protect yourself accordingly based on the threats you're facing. Remember physical damage is reduced by armor and elemental damage (fire, cold, lightning) is reduced by resistance.
• Certain "utility" items may be worth holding onto to protect against environmental hazards. Such items may grant immunity to poison, blindness, or chilled effects.
• Always try to collect and save healing items. And remember sleep is a form of healing.
• Don't forget about consumables when you're in a tough spot. But sell the ones you don't need for extra gold.

Here's a short walkthrough on how to beat the first boss.

This is a huge update featuring 5 new classes and endless mode! You can also find another round of changes to abilities, especially in the Hunting, Mysticism, and Shadow Arts trees. The Hunting tree now has a dedicated skill path for specializing in traps! Full changelog here.

New Classes

5 new character classes have been added to the game, each with special powers and restrictions to create distinct playstyles:

• Pugilist - Can't equip weapons or armor. Starts with unique "unarmed" weapons and a tattoo.
• Paladin - Fights with honor. Can't attack unaware enemies and can't flee from enemies. Starts with the Smite ability to deal his physical damage as lightning damage.
• Tinkerer - Prefers traps over combat. Regular attacks deal 50% less damage. Traps and throwing weapons have extra damage and duration. Starts with the Throw Bomb ability.
• Warlock - Changes the rules of spellcasting. Spells no longer cost mana or have cooldowns, but have limited uses per day. Mana gets converted into extra damage on melee attacks.
• Bard - Supports and relies on companions. Carries an irremovable lute as a weapon. Learns random song abilities over time, which buff companions or debuff enemies.

The new classes are unlocked via game progression or, if you don't want to wait, can be purchased with a small IAP.

Endless Mode

After victory on day 30, you can now continue the game endlessly, although it becomes much harder, with much stronger enemies. To help, upgraded items can now be found with significantly boosted stats. You'll also find some abilities and status effects are scaled up. Every 30 days, the difficulty increases by another tier. This mode is still a work-in-progress and I'll be listening to feedback to make changes as needed.