Have you ever wondered what a survival roguelike dungeon crawler would be like if you were the hungry demon instead of being chased by one? Abyss Ring does something better than that: it gives you the chance to turn the tables on beasts by eating them up instead.
Part raw medieval fantasy in the vein of Skyrim, part cooking simulator, and part Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, Abyss Ring is an upcoming survival adventure that locks the player in claustrophobic dungeons filled with enemies to than kill, cook, and eat. Basically, it's a literal buffet for those with an iron stomach to match their steel nerves.
Abyss Ring – Trailer 2024 December – YouTube
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The newly released trailer above gives us a closer look at what we can expect from the hack, slash, and sautée-fest, from Dark Souls-esque bosses with alarmingly thick health bars to weeping little goblins clawing at the taste of your flesh heroic . Unfortunately for them, meat is back on the menu. Leprechaun meat, that is. Food is scarce in these hellish bowels, meaning our intrepid player character has no choice but to devour the wiry corpses of those he felled in battle.
These organic, home-cooked meals appear to be presented as real recipes, each with a carefully hand-drawn image of what the perfectly cooked dish would look like. If Abyss Ring's decidedly Hannibal Lecter overtones make your stomach twist, try looking at it from the perspective of ethical farming. I don't want to waste, right?
As for when you'll be able to explore the dungeons for your next meal, we may still be waiting some time. Indie developer Northern Studio LLC has yet to announce a firm release date for Abyss Ring, although with a vague “second quarter 2025” window signposted on the Steam page, this quirky roguelike is one of the refreshingly upcoming PC games. Strangest things to look out for in the New Year.
Read on to find out best survival games to play while you wait for Abyss Ring.