Don’t Wake the Beast is a 2D roguelite, treasure-hunting stealth game from indie developer Artificial Disasters.

There are a lot of roguelike, or roguelite, games coming from indie developers, and it’s hard to keep up with them. Whether it’s taking 2D action-platformers, RPGs, or even turn-based strategy, and applying the roguelike gameplay loop to them, it’s been a great way of breathing new life into older genres.

Don’t Wake the Beast takes the 2D stealth genre and makes a roguelite out of it. It’s got an interesting grappling hook mechanic to help the player move quickly and hide, along with other tools of the trade to help you move quietly through the various traps, hazards, and pitfalls. Each level is procedurally generated. If you get caught, well you can see what fun awaits at that point.

Don’t Wake the Beast is coming to PC, but has no release date yet. Check out the reveal trailer below:

Don’t Wake the Beast is a roguelite stealth game where you play as a treasure hunter sneaking through randomly generated dungeons guarded by powerful beasts. Your goal is to steal their most precious treasures, but the path is filled with dangers. Each location consists of three levels full of enemies, traps, and environmental puzzles that require clever use of your grappling hook to open new pathways and avoid threats.

In Don’t Wake the Beast, balancing risk and reward is key. Collect valuables on your journey, but beware—every item you pick up has weight and generates noise, which can draw the attention of enemies and make your escape more difficult. Each of the four unique biomes you’ll explore offers distinct challenges and mechanics, so be prepared for diverse threats.

After stealing the main treasure from each vault, you’ll face an intense escape back through the same path, now filled with new traps and obstacles to challenge your way out.

Will you escape with the loot before the beast catches up to you? With each run, you gain more experience, and the money you earn can be spent on upgrading your character and equipment, giving you better chances in future runs. Don’t Wake the Beast combines dynamic stealth gameplay, puzzle elements, and thrilling challenges, ensuring that every playthrough is unique.

Key features:

Dynamic Risk/Reward Gameplay:
Every treasure you collect adds to your wealth, but also increases your weight and noise, making your escape harder. Each decision matters—will you risk it all for the ultimate prize?

Grappling Hook Mechanics:
Use your trusty grappling hook to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, and avoid traps. This unique tool gives you creative freedom to navigate procedurally generated dungeons and evade enemies in exciting ways.

Thrilling Post-Treasure Escape:
After stealing the main treasure, you must retrace your steps through the dungeon—but this time, the path is filled with new traps and dangers, creating a heart-pounding race to safety in every run.

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