Death Machine

Developer / Publisher: Philip Froelich

Jan 6, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
Has Hub

Features

equipment

Themes

gothic
steampunk

Sub-Genre

Roguelite / Roguelike

Summary

Conquer the mechanical citadel in Death Machine - a metroidvania, with a roguelite item system. Gather items to gain strength, navigate the perilous machine world, leverage the aid of ancient demons, and seek out dangerous denizens to defeat before the forces of the machine close in on you.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- fantasy
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- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- Early Access
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- side scroll
- Has Hub
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- Differences
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- action
- permadeath
- companion combat
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- procedural

Death Machine

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