Shadow of the Depth

From the Devs

Overview

Dive into Shadow of the Depth, a thrilling action roguelike with top-down perspective and stunning hand-drawn visuals.
Featuring a dark world and five distinct characters, players will explore an ever-changing labyrinth through an immersive combat system that challenges them to create and experiment with all the tools at their disposal. Find your perfect warrior, explore a world caught between light and shadow and see if you have what it takes to survive an onslaught of powerful monsters.

Key Features

· 5 PLAYSTYLES - Multiple outstanding characters for you to choose from, each with unique abilities and characteristics.

• Arthur, a melee warrior excelling in high defence at the expense of his agility, fights with a sword and shield, an expert in defensive manoeuvres. The son of a blacksmith, and seeking vengeance on the monsters that killed his father.
  
• Arya is an agile assassin with dual daggers, dealing high damage from up close, and as survivable as she can dodge enemy attacks. A wandering bounty hunter, often found skulking in the shadows of taverns and the lairs of monsters.
  
• Stephanie, an enigmatic sorcerer proficient in fire, frost and lightning magics, boasts powerful attacks at long ranges, but sacrifices survivability and agility. Able to teleport from danger at the cost of mana, she wields a magic orb.
  
• Phyllis (archer/hunter), a ranged attacker, is able to summon a wolf, a bear, and two eagles to divert enemy attention as she attacks.
  
• Ginzo, a swordsman with an extended attack range, wields a katana, and uses flashing sword slashes reminiscent of samurai.

· HACK N’ SLASH - Intense hack-and-slash action, seamlessly integrated with Rogue-like elements.


· COMBO MOVES - Each character in Shadow of the Depth features their own distinct array of primary and ultimate skills, underpinned by multiple combo options or exclusive moves. Rhythmic combos, which task players with carefully timing their button hits, add depth to combat encounters, encouraging the mastering of all five of the game’s playable characters.


· HAND-PAINTED - Hand-painted visuals help bring Shadow of the Depth’s dark and brooding world to life. Dynamic lighting adds further depth to the world, creating a tangible atmosphere which sits at the heart of every encounter.


·ROGUELIKE - Explore randomly generated dungeons full of challenges, comprising three grand chapters, each culminating in thrilling and tense boss battles.

About Us

We’re a team of 5 people that have been working on SOTD for over 5 years. In Shadow of the Depth, we've crafted a dark and intricate world, and the playable characters are simply tailored for entertaining gamers with various combat mindsets. We hope that you can find enjoyment in mastering your characters and their development, indulging in the pure combat while refining your gaming skills, and perhaps you’ll discover a new combat preference.

You're welcome to join our Discord server or follow us on X (@ChillyRoom) for updates, discussions about the game, and your valued suggestions and support.


Do you have what it takes to conquer the depths?