The Severed Gods Revealed as Retro 2.5D Roguelike RPG About a Reborn Knight Slaying Dragons
In recent years, many developers have attempted to modernize classic turn-based RPG experiences while preserving their retro charm. One of the most notable artistic trends to emerge is the 2.5D or HD-2D visual style, which blends nostalgic pixel aesthetics with modern lighting and depth. This approach has gained popularity across both large-scale titles and smaller indie projects alike. Topebox is the latest developer to explore this direction with its upcoming JRPG-inspired roguelike, The Severed Gods.
About The Severed Gods
The Severed Gods is a fantasy-themed roguelike RPG set in a world of heroes, where a knight is reincarnated time and time again for the singular purpose of slaying dragons and powerful demons. Players will journey through ever-changing lands filled with danger, mystery, and opportunity, as each run reshapes the world and its encounters.
Combat is fully turn-based, emphasizing heavy-hitting attacks and precise timing. One of the game’s defining mechanics is its limb-severing system, where cutting off enemy body parts can significantly weaken foes and grant a tactical advantage in battle. As players progress, they can further customize their knight through a wide range of skills and character builds, allowing for diverse playstyles across multiple runs.
Interactions with NPCs play a crucial role in shaping the experience. Players can converse with characters, build relationships, recruit them as allies, or even steal from them. Every action is remembered, and NPCs may respond differently over time, leading to unpredictable changes in story paths and world events. However, because the game is structured around a repeating time loop, players are encouraged to experiment without fear of making irreversible mistakes.
The Severed Gods is scheduled to launch on PC in 2026. Interested players can visit the official Steam store page to learn more, add the game to their Wishlist, and follow future updates. More details will be shared with the SEA Region community as development continues.
