Welcome to NEVERWAKE! A Retro RPG Where Death Is Just the Beginning
Hey everyone!
Welcome to NEVERWAKE, a challenging retro roguelite RPG where you'll die, get stronger, die again, and hopefully make it a little further next time.
You've been tasked with finding a very special table. One with three legs.
Unfortunately, between you and that table stands an entire fantasy world filled with monsters, dangerous encounters, and plenty of opportunities to meet an untimely end.
An Old-School RPG With a Roguelite Twist
NEVERWAKE takes inspiration from classic computer RPGs of the 1980s, combining retro pixel art, turn-based combat, exploration, and modern roguelite progression.
Every expedition is a chance to explore new areas, find better equipment, collect loot, and test your skills against increasingly dangerous enemies. Combat isn't just about hitting things until they fall over. Your equipment, stats, items, and decisions all matter. Sometimes you'll win. Sometimes you'll realize you should have run away.
Death Is Part of the Plan
Your first adventure probably won't end well. Neither will your second.
But that's okay! Every failed expedition brings an opportunity to improve. Unlock permanent upgrades, strengthen your character, experiment with different approaches, and return better prepared.
That monster that destroyed you five runs ago? Maybe this time you'll finally get your revenge. Or maybe you'll die again. That's also possible.
The Adventure Begins!
We're excited to finally introduce NEVERWAKE and share more about the game as development continues. We'll be posting updates, showing off gameplay, and sharing more details about the world, combat, and progression in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, we'd love to hear what you think!
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And remember:
An epic quest. A legendary table. An unreasonable number of deaths.
See you on your next run!
The NEVERWAKE Team