Curse of the Dead Gods

Curse of the Dead Gods - a temple full of traps and gold, attracts daredevils, but none of them returned from there with loot. The player descends into the underground halls to collect treasures and reach the creatures that are worshiped here. Light and fire are worth their weight in gold here: torches burn out, and opponents hide in the shadows. Fights take place in isometry and are based on stamina: hits, dodges and blocks take it away, so simply swinging a weapon won’t work. The hero has three types of weapons and a heavy attack, and combinations allow him to deal with crowds and shield bearers. Gold is spent on purchasing upgrades and weapons from the buyer, so there is no way to save: death resets both reserves and savings. The main mechanic is curses. Each action, such as a sacrifice to the altar or a broken vessel, brings the next step closer, and with it comes both gains and troubles, to the point where the light begins to burn out the hero. Keeping track of your curse counter is just as important as your health. Altars dot the halls, and choices between power and damnation are made frequently. Death sends you to the beginning of the dungeon, but part of the progress remains, and new paths and bosses open up as you descend. Certain types of weapons are found randomly, and the outcome of the next run greatly depends on them. The dungeon is divided into floors, and each run starts anew if the hero falls. Rare altars change the rules: in some places you have to give blood for power, and in others you have to choose between two curses. Bosses guard the exits and require you to learn the order of attacks. For everyone who loves isometric roguelikes with planning and constant risk.