Cellar Door Games announces roguelike strategy RPG Neath for PC

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Cellar Door Games, the creators of the Rogue Legacy series, revealed their next project, Neath. This roguelike strategy RPG is coming to PC via Steam in 2026.

Cellar Door Games’ Kenny Lee announced that their new game, Neath, has been a long-time passion project, inspired by games like Into the Breach and Mansions of Madness. In a press release, Lee explained that developing Neath pushed the team outside their usual creative space, both in terms of genre and a darker visual style. They’re introducing innovative features like ‘engagement locking’ and the ‘attack resolve system’ and hope to significantly impact the genre. As Lee enthusiastically put it, “PRAISE NEATH!”

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Praise Neath.

Okay, so I’m basically leading a team of really vulnerable heroes through this massive, upside-down tower. The catch? There’s a god throwing down these weird rules – called Taboos – that constantly change how everything works. It’s like the laws of physics are being rewritten on the fly, and we have to adapt to survive!

Neath is a challenging tactical RPG with roguelike elements, set in a dark and crumbling world dominated by a strange, glowing tower. The game features a unique turn-based system where the order of turns constantly changes, giving you control over both your allies and enemies. You’ll need to strategically manage encounters, as enemies can freeze your teammates with fear. You can disrupt opponents by knocking them back, protect allies by pushing them to safety, or even have someone take damage for another.

Explore a decaying fortress and challenge a cruel, unjust rule in this adventure inspired by classic 90s dungeon crawlers. Each attempt will be different, with new skills to unlock and challenges to overcome. Discover a hidden, sinister truth, or fall victim to the terrifying dangers within.

Key Features

  • Control Every “Moment” – A unique “engagement-locking” system grips your teammates in fear when they are targeted by enemies, and you must disrupt your foes to save them. In Neath there are no heroes. Work together to survive, or stand alone and fall.
  • Ascend the Inverted Tower – Face your fears as you ascend the ever-changing inverted tower of Neath in a roguelike tactical RPG where every run is unique.
  • Defy Fate – Make trapped chests fizzle, barter with the gods, and reshape destiny with the power of Fate’s Die. Encounter special events inspired by classic 90’s dungeon-crawlers that reshapes your party during every run. But beware the consequences when playing games with providence.
  • Ever-Changing Encounters – Build your party throughout the run to learn new abilities and uncover ancient, powerful relics. Build esoteric synergies that will have you poisoning the air with rotting stench, or striking blows that send enemies hurtling across the room.
  • Shape Your Settlement – Build up the lowly town of Shale to better prepare you to climb deeper into the depths of the tower. Distribute your serfdom to prioritize skills that adjust your playstyle before every run.
  • Praise Neath – The Taboos must be honoured. The Taboo must be obeyed. Tithe the gods; say their name. Laws may change, but the punishment remains the same. Praise Neath.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2025-12-04 23:35