Steam Deck and Linux support are live! You can now play FIENDRISE on the go or on your favorite distro.

[ 2025-04-22 14:18:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

FIENDRISE is here! My first ever game has officially launched and it's all about becoming a demonic fiend, slaying hordes of enemies, mutating, and evolving to survive the chaos. Discover 9 playable characters, build unique loadouts, unlock 25 powerful mutations, and face an escalating challenge as you rise against the human armies.

[ 2025-04-17 08:30:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

FIENDRISE officially launches next week, on Thursday, April 17, 2025! Take control of demonic warriors, unlock devastating mutations, and fight back against the human armies: mutate, evolve, and survive in this intense action-roguelike.

[ 2025-04-10 19:28:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Here's a brief showcase of the Ravager, the final playable character in FIENDRISE: a mobile fiend with powerful melee abilities and a unique passive that grants permanent stat boosts over time. Its been a blast to play and test! Aside from that, I've been finalizing the game: adding the final boss, reworking parts of the UI, implementing in-game achievements, attempting to add controller support, and of course, doing a lot of playtesting~ This is my first ever public game and a solo-developed project, so it's definitely been a journey over the past few months. But now it's time to get ready for release! I'm aiming to launch as soon as possible: stay tuned.

[ 2025-04-06 13:08:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today Im revealing the fourth and final stage of FIENDRISE; the Barrens: a harsh wasteland filled with the strongest enemies in the game, with each level featuring multiple bosses. Im also introducing 2 new playable fiends, bringing the roster to 8 characters:
Twilight Reaper: a powerful summoner wielding a deadly mix of spells and minions.
Lively Tree: a resilient fiend that thrives on HP stacking to enhance its skillset. The game is still on track for a March 2025 release. Im focusing on polishing and fixing technical issues and Im working to launch alongside an extra game mode: Arena Mode. Stay tuned!

[ 2025-03-22 10:36:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Three new mutations added, bringing the total to 23! Mutations are the automatic weapons in FIENDRISE, each one is unique and can evolve further by meeting specific conditions. One example is the new Alien Claw, which fires extra bubbles based on the player's defense! Heres a quick rundown of the three new mutations: Alien Claw: fires piercing bubbles that deal high damage. The damage scales with the player's attack, mutation level, and defense, enabling a hybrid tank playstyle. Devil Eye: summons a minion every 8 seconds that fires piercing attacks at nearby enemies. The spawn rate and firepower of these summons can be increased, making for a true summoner-like playstyle. Sbrongo: leaves a trail of poisonous bubbles. Its evolution unlocks a unique mechanic: poison damage that scales with the player's MAX HP! More to come~

[ 2025-02-03 20:07:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Jungle Stage is Almost Here! The 3rd stage of FIENDRISE, the Jungle, is nearly complete! It features 6 new regular enemies, 1 rare mini-boss, and 3 stage bosses. Today, Im revealing 3 of the new enemies: Monk: A rare enemy that can dash to avoid attacks or close in on your fiend, healing a small amount in the process.
Shaman: An uncommon enemy with the ability to fire rotating fireballs.
Snake Saint: A rare enemy capable of summoning magic crystals that chase you in unpredictable paths.
Boss teasers are coming soon, so stay tuned for more!

[ 2025-01-27 18:22:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the past week, I polished the demo and created a new system to make defeating bosses even more rewarding. Here's a quick recap:

• Boss Rewards: Defeating a boss now spawns 3 random rewards. Pick one: permanent stat boosts, flat gold, or an extra reroll.
• Enemy Patterns: Some melee enemies now have unique and unpredictable movement patterns.
• Fiend Scaling: All fiends (playable characters) gain more MAX HP per level.
• Neofiend Buffs: The Laser Beam skill (Q) now pierces, and its rotating beams have updated visuals.
• Carnivorosa Buffs: The Tanglebloom skill (W) evolves at 4 power. Poison scaling now benefits from HP, defense, and power, enabling defensive builds.
• Smaller Stages: Stages are ~30% smaller for better exploration flow, but encounter rarity remains unchanged.
• Enemy Speed: Minor adjustments to enemy speeds.
• Mutations: Various changes and fixes.

From now on, I'll focus on the full game as the release is still planned for March 2025

[ 2025-01-18 16:34:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

The demo version of FIENDRISE is finally live on Steam! Jump into the chaos of this action-roguelike, bullet-hell game. Fight endless hordes, explore the first stages, face off against challenging bosses, and experiment with different builds. Heres whats in the demo:

• You're the enemy: Battle humans and their minions as a fiend from hell, each with a unique skillset and playstyle.
• Explore the first stages: Fight through enemies and navigate the first 4 levels.
• Experiment with builds: Combine fiend abilities with power-ups for wild and powerful combos.
• Bullet-hell fun: Fast-paced, action-packed battles await!
• Original soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the games unique music.

Check it out and share your feedback through the community forums or reviews: every suggestion helps shape the full game. You can download the demo from the game's store page!

[ 2025-01-11 09:05:58 CET ] [ Original post ]