Death is not the end. You’ve been chosen as the Ankou, a servant of Death who aids lost souls using the tools of your old trade. Roam haunted lands to find resources, craft weapons, and slay hordes of demons in this action-exploration roguelike.
As the Ankou, players must explore a haunted open environment, scavenge resources, and craft equipment to aid in the task of dispatching hordes of demons. The core gameplay loop revolves around this fast-paced action roguelike experience.
Players collect various resources, such as wood, charcoal, and animal skins, scattered across the map. They then use these materials to craft weapons, armor, and consumables. Crafting takes time, during which players must defend themselves against the encroaching enemy hordes. As players progress, they can unlock new craftable items and upgrades, expanding their arsenal and increasing their chances of survival.
The game features multiple playable characters, each with unique weapons, abilities, and starting equipment. Randomly generated events and optional challenges further contribute to the high degree of replayability. Players must adapt their strategies and gear choices based on the resources and obstacles they encounter in each distinct playthrough.
Over time, the threat level rises, with larger and more powerful enemy waves attacking the player. Careful resource management and strategic crafting become essential to keeping up with the escalating difficulty. Players must balance exploration, scavenging, and combat, while always being mindful of the impending danger.
The combat offers a variety of melee and ranged weapons, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Kiting, dodging, and positioning are crucial skills as the number and speed of enemies increase. The game also features optional auto-aim functionality for players who prefer a more accessible control scheme.