Rogue Keys is a turn-based, tactical puzzle and strategy game played on a 5x5 grid, where every single move counts. It blends roguelite progression with deep strategy, forcing you to survive against enemies, manage a limited number of turns, and unlock mysterious Glyphs that bend the rules in surprising ways.
The unique twist in Rogue Keys is that your powers, upgrades, and even enemy buffs are represented by literal keyboard keys placed on the board tiles. Each run is a battle of wits against the board itself as you balance survival, score-chasing, and risk-taking, all while planning around abilities that grow more powerful the longer you play.
The game is packed with features for endless replayability:
- Turn-Based Tactics: Every move consumes precious turns, making every decision matter.
- Keys of Power: Discover and equip 64 unique keys that offer over 100 game-changing effects and powerful combos.
- Stack & Shift Mechanics: You can upgrade keys already on the board by using the ‘Shift’ key, and chain abilities together for unique effects.
- High Score Chasing: Strategically bank your points to save them or risk losing them forever as you compete on global leaderboards.
- Endless Replayability: Procedurally generated boards and randomized keys ensure that every run is unique.
- Multi-Run Progression: Extend your winning streak across multiple runs to earn Glyphs, allowing you to carry their powerful effects forward until your streak ends.
- Seeded Runs: Weekly seeded runs allow you to jump straight into a single, standardized run to test your skills against other players on the exact same board.
- Accessibility: Gameplay are fully supported with screen readers, making the entire experience accessible for blind players.