Gloom Gate is a reaction-based action RPG for the Playdate launching in Season Three

Developer Lukas Büffel and Panic have announced Gloom Gate, a new reaction-based action RPG, for Playdate. It launches as a part of Season 3 on October 8.

Season 3 is available for $39 with games launching weekly from October 8. More details are here. You can find the announcement trailer in the Playdate showcase with more from Panic below:

Announced today during the latest Playdate Update showcase, Panic’s Playdate team announced that Playdate Season Three - their curated, mysterious collection of brand new Playdate games that will release weekly for players - will begin on October 8, and pre-orders for the season are available now for $39. Players are encouraged to purchase the season early to ensure they get to play the season games in sync with other owners.  Playdate Season Three will include eight games delivered over four weeks. 

The kingdom is shrouded in darkness.

Deep within the castle, a mystical gate was discovered, and a terrible curse poured through it into our world.

But a brave knight sets out into the heart of the darkness to find the gate and break the curse.

Gloom Gate is a reaction-based action RPG that combines old-school dungeon crawling with soulslike elements.

Features

• Fight brutal monsters in real-time battles that will put your reflexes to the test
• Explore a maze-like dungeon on a node-based overworld
• Find & equip magical items that help you to survive
• Gain experience points and level up your character & gear
• Meet NPCs and help each other out
• A pocket-sized dungeon crawler that mixes classic elements with a modern feel

Can you survive the dark world of Gloom Gate?

Credits

This game was made by Lukas Büffel

With the support of Panic