Hell Clock, the Exile-like and roguelike Action RPG from Rogue Snail and Mad Mushroom launched on Steam today. A dark fantasy twist on real Brazilian history and a diabolic combination of RPG depth and roguelike speed, Hell Clock is now available globally for $19.99.
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Made in Brazil by the Brazilian dev team at Rogue Snail, Hell Clock is a dark retelling of the late 19th century War of Canudos. Players will delve into the depths of Purgatory and Hell, facing down the demons of Brazil’s past, present, and future. Revived time and again by the magical Hell Clock, restricted in the time they can spend in the depths, fighting as fast and as far as possible in each run.
Hell Clock has launched with a full three-act campaign as well as a Beta version of Ascension, an end-game system sure to challenge even the most experienced RPG and roguelike players. Rogue Snail has also shared a content roadmap for the game, including gameplay updates over the next few months, as well as an expansion coming in 2026: Hell Clock: Cursed War. For more information, see the Steam blog from the devs. The base game, future expansion, original soundtrack, and “Step into Hell” visual effect can be purchased as a bundle in the Hell Clock Supporter’s Edition for $29.99.
“Hell Clock is our love letter to Action RPGs, roguelikes, and Brazilian History,” said Mark Venturelli, CEO of Rogue Snail and Creative Director on Hell Clock. “We’re all huge fans of both genres, and we play way too much Path of Exile. Our goal with this game has always been to fit the feeling of an entire PoE league or Diablo season into just a few hours of Hell Clock.”
“But Hell Clock is much more personal to us than that. I grew up in Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia where the War of Canudos took place. We learned about this massacre growing up, but it’s a black mark on Brazilian history that not many of my countrymen and women outside of Bahia know much about. Hell Clock is an effort to share our culture and our history with the world, both inside and outside of our borders.”
Fans of ARPGs like Diablo and Path of Exile, as well as roguelikes like Hades, will find plenty to love in Hell Clock. Already embraced by both communities, the game’s pre-launch demo received 96% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam.
Hell Clock key features:
- Race Against Time: Every second counts as you battle the undead forces of your oppressors. Risk delving deeper for precious loot and face the nightmarish incarnations of those who sought to bury the truth.
- Forge Unstoppable Builds: Hunt down ancient Relics infused with the strength of resistance. Create devastating combinations that channel Canudos’s unbreakable spirit into unstoppable power.
- Unleash Hellish Power: Master a diverse selection of devastating abilities born from righteous fury. Dance through hordes with lightning-fast knife strikes, smash enemies with Canudos’ great bell, or rain rapid-fire death from your trusty sidearm.
- Rewrite History: Each descent brings new chances to right historical wrongs. Discover unique combinations of Blessings to evolve your build as you face the demons of Brazil’s dark past, present, and future.
- Fight At Your Own Pace: Whether you seek a brutal test against history’s oppressors or a thoughtful journey of justice, Hell Clock adapts to your path. Remove all time pressure with Relaxed Mode, or push your limits in Hardcore mode.
- Vengeance Never Ends: Experience a complete three-act story campaign, then test your perfectly-tuned builds in the challenging Endgame where your gear, abilities, and playstyle are pushed to their limits.
Blast through dungeons. Gain inhuman power. The Hell Clock is ticking!
To connect with the developers and join the community, visit the Hell Clock Discord server. A press kit with logos, key art, screenshots, and fact sheet is available here. You can visit the Steam page here.
About Rogue Snail
Founded in 2014 by Brazilian game developers Mark Venturelli, Betu Souza, and Caio Lima, Rogue Snail is an indie and fully remote studio with a beautifully diverse team from all around the country. With titles such as Chroma Squad, Star Vikings Forever, Relic Hunters Zero, Relic Hunters Rebels, and Relic Hunters Legend under its belt, Rogue Snail believes in spreading love through its games, creating a healthy and welcoming place for everyone. If game developers are happy and rested, and if they’re passionate about what they are creating, the players will feel that love when they play. For more information, please visit http://roguesnail.com/.
About Mad Mushroom
Mad Mushroom is a dynamic and forward-thinking video game publishing company, uniquely positioned as the next-generation influencer-owned entity within the vast umbrella of OTK Network. With a team of seasoned industry experts, Mad Mushroom is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures creativity, encourages innovation, and propels promising indie games to new heights. Mad Mushroom is here to empower indie developers, engage gamers, and shape the future of interactive entertainment.
To learn more about Mad Mushroom visit madmushroom.gg and connect with the company on social media: https://linktr.ee/madmushroomgg.