Wetory could be your next roguelike Steam obsession – and it’s already winning awards

It’s a good time to be a fan of roguelikes. After Binding of Isaac did wonders in pushing the mechanics of what roguelikes could do forward in 2011, and Hades reinvented the wheel with its incredible narrative-led take on the genre in 2020, there’s never been more demand for them. And with inventive developers like PepperStones continuing to innovate and experiment with the formula in games like Wetory, the genre just keeps getting better.

But don’t just take our word for it: Wetory managed to secure a Top 10 spot at Gamescom 2022 as one of the best indies of the show – no mean feat at an expo packed to the rafters with top-tier international talent. Wetory was also a finalist in the ‘global indie game’ category at the Tokyo Game Show 2022, once again standing proud amongst the best of the best. This game, if you’re a fan of the genre, is a real gem.

The judges on the panels all commended the game’s originality, noting that its ‘pacifist’ style is what set it apart from its contemporaries. You see, in Wetory, you’re not able to use attacks or engage in direct aggression towards the various hazards and enemies you’ll come across. Instead, you need to interact with the various tiles dotted around each of the game’s rooms, or find creative ways of avoiding your pursuers.