A pixelated roguelike RPG set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory. The player chooses one of several characters with unique abilities and progresses through endless... Read more
Death by Scrolling News
The latest news and rumors about Death by Scrolling for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Death by Scrolling updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Death by Scrolling for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
'Monkey Island' Creator Revealed Why His Old-School Zelda-Style RPG Never Got Green Light
Ron Gilbert, creator of the cult series The Secret of Monkey Island, has been actively exploring new genres in recent years. He recently released the roguelike action game Death by Scrolling, but before that he tried to realize an ambitious project — an open RPG in the spirit of classic Link games. The idea didn't receive support: publishers considered the concept unprofitable.
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December 2, 2025
Old-School Roguelike RPG Death by Scrolling Announced—Dive Into the Chaotic Depths of Purgatory
At gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, Death by Scrolling was officially announced. This pixel-art roguelike RPG takes place in the chaotic depths of Purgatory. The game is being developed by Terrible Toybox (the team behind Return to Monkey Island and Thimbleweed Park) and published by MicroProse Software.
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August 20, 2025