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99 Levels to Hell
99 Levels to HellA rogue‑like platform shooter with 99 ever‑changing levels of guns, magic and monsters.
Risk of Rain
Risk of RainFast‑paced roguelike platformer where every death matters.
Overview
Description

99 Levels to Hell is a fast‑paced platform shooter that blends classic side‑scroll action with roguelike randomness. Each run generates a new set of dungeons filled with traps, monsters, shops, and secret rooms, keeping the experience fresh and challenging. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your arsenal with guns and magic, and defeat a boss every ten levels to unlock the next dungeon. The game offers single‑player depth for indie fans who love procedural challenges and loot‑driven progression.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements and permanent death. Players battle waves of enemies on a mysterious alien planet, unlocking items and abilities as they survive. The game supports solo play or up to three friends in online co‑op, offering a challenging, replayable experience across multiple platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Roguelike / Roguelite
Roguelike / Roguelite
Best for
Fans of roguelike platformers
Roguelike and action‑platformer fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
B-Evil, Zaxis Games
Hopoo Games, Code Mystics
publisher
Zaxis Games
Chucklefish Games, Hopoo Games
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
60/100
85/100+42%
General
release date
2013-02-26
2013-11-08
msrp
—
$14.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Procedurally generated levels keep gameplay fresh
  • Wide variety of weapons and magic upgrades
  • Frequent boss encounters provide clear milestones
  • Rich secret content rewards exploration
  • High replayability thanks to random item drops
  • Engaging co‑op experience for up to four players
  • Tight, responsive platforming controls
  • Challenging difficulty that rewards skill
Cons
  • High difficulty may deter casual players
  • Limited visual polish compared to larger titles
  • Single‑player only, no multiplayer mode
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited narrative context
  • No local split‑screen co‑op
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