Roguelike Death by Scrolling by Ron Gilbert Set to Launch on October 28th

The publishing company **MicroProse** and **Ron Gilbert’s** studio **Terrible Toybox** have announced that the roguelike game **[Death by Scrolling](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3773590/Death_By_Scrolling/)** will be released on October 28. On that day, the game will become available on **Steam**, with versions for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch to follow later.

In this game, you’ll venture into Purgatory and attempt to outsmart Death itself. Players can choose from various characters, each possessing unique skills and abilities.

**Death by Scrolling** is an action game featuring a constantly scrolling vertical screen. There’s no time for rest—if you don’t keep moving, a wall of flames will catch up to your character. Additionally, a Grim Reaper will chase you throughout the game; while you can stun or evade this foe, you cannot defeat him. Players will face regular enemies and bosses, collect gold and gems, and spend their spoils on upgrades and new abilities.

Among other highlights, the developers have noted the game’s lighthearted, humorous tone, along with leaderboards that allow players to compare their accomplishments against those of other users.

The game **Death by Scrolling** will offer a confirmed text localization in Russian.