Death by Scrolling

Welcome to Purgatory, inc., where you'll experience the chaos of the afterlife in *Death by Scrolling*. This rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG challenges players to choose from a variety of unique characters and navigate through endless levels filled with bizarre monsters and quirky side quests. Your goal is to collect gold and gems to pay the Ferryman's high river-crossing fee, all while avoiding the relentless Reaper. With its cheeky humor and engaging mechanics, *Death by Scrolling* offers a thrilling race upward as you attempt to survive the twists and turns of Purgatory’s unpredictable landscape.

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MicroProse Software
October 28, 2025
70 % Positive (67 reviews)
$7.19 Play Now

Features

Varied Cast of Characters

Choose from multiple characters in *Death by Scrolling*, each with unique perks and abilities.

Vertically Scrolling Mayhem

In *Death by Scrolling*, you must keep moving upward to avoid being caught by the fiery bottom of the screen.

Loot & Progression

Collect precious gems and gold to unlock upgrades and power-ups in the game.

Quirky Lore & Humor

*Death by Scrolling* features a tongue-in-cheek narrative that humorously addresses afterlife bureaucracy.

Leaderboards

Compete with other players to see how your purgatorial performance ranks in *Death by Scrolling*.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Death by Scrolling* about?

*Death by Scrolling* is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where players kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper.

What platforms can I play *Death by Scrolling* on?

You can enjoy *Death by Scrolling* on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

What makes *Death by Scrolling* unique?

The game's unique feature is its constant upward movement combined with a variety of playable characters, each with distinct abilities.

Is there multiplayer in *Death by Scrolling*?

No, *Death by Scrolling* focuses on single-player experiences.

When will *Death by Scrolling* be released?

The official release date for *Death by Scrolling* is October 28, 2025.

Genres

Action

Tags

Action Roguelike Bullet Hell Roguelike Action RPG 2D Dark Humor Horror Choices Matter Controller Pixel Graphics Loot Singleplayer

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10 or later

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

1 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better

Requires

Processor

Dual Core 1.6 GHz or better

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Korean
Polish
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil
Japanese

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