Two of the greatest ever roguelikes combine in this spacefaring apocalypse
Oct. 5, 2023Earthless is a seamless blend of FTL and Slay the Spire
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Those two games are undoubtedly some of the best experiences the entire roguelike genre has to offer. FTL and Slay the Spire are both absorbing and thrilling in their own right, even if both put markedly different spins on the genre. Now, it sounds like they might be joining forces (thematically, if not literally) for upcoming PC game Earthless.
Forced into a spaceship with your crew as the Earth expires in a solar expansion no-one saw coming, you have to navigate your ship through the stars to reach a safe haven. While jumping between systems, you have to battle your way through hostile forces and ships, which plays out via turn-based tactical cards. There’s even what looks like an imposing boss fight near the conclusion of the enthralling trailer below.
Honestly, the entire thing looks sublime, a fascinating blend of strategy and painstaking decisions. It looks like there’ll be lots of interactions with your crewmembers in the star ship as you flee Earth - we’ll be assigning them to roles, much like in FTL.
If you want to keep an eye on Earthless (as we definitely will after that stellar trailer), you can wishlist the roguelike over onSteam.
You can also peruse our guide to thebest roguelikesto see what you can while away the hours with in the meantime.
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