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Loopvival is a roguelite survival game where you fight an endless reset loop in a world swallowed by Darkness. Think *Hades* meets campfire management. Every run pushes you deeper into the void, and only your bonfire remembers your progress. It's short, moody, and strangely calming despite the creeping shadows.
Key Features
- Cycle-Based Progression: The world resets after every loop, but your bonfire upgrades and ruins stay rebuilt.
- Resource Collection: Gather materials to fuel your fire and unlock new territories swallowed by Darkness.
- Roguelite Structure: Permanent upgrades balance out the reset mechanic—you're always moving forward.
- Atmospheric Lore: Rebuild ruins to uncover fragments of a lost world's story.
How to Play Loopvival
The controls are tight. You'll get the hang of it in under a minute.
Controls
Desktop and mobile both handle well. No lag noticed during testing.
- Desktop: W/A/S/D to move, Left Mouse Button or Space to attack, E to interact, Q to switch resource types.
- Mobile: Left joystick for movement, A-button for attacks, E-button for interactions, Q-button to cycle resources.
Phase 1 - The Bonfire Setup
Your bonfire is the only light source in the center of the map. Collect resources scattered around the dark edges and dump them into the fire to extend its radius. The bigger the flame, the more you can explore without getting swallowed by shadow creatures. Press E to interact with ruins and Q to swap between resource types you're feeding into structures.
Phase 2 - Fighting the Darkness
Minions spawn from the edges. They're drawn to your light. Use Space or Left Click to attack—simple combat, but the timing matters when you're surrounded. The trick is balancing exploration with defense. Stray too far and you'll get overwhelmed. Camp too close and you'll starve for resources.
Phase 3 - Breaking the Loop
Rebuild ruins to unlock permanent bonuses and lore fragments. Each cycle, you'll push a bit further before the reset hits. The bonfire's core upgrades carry over—bigger starting radius, faster resource collection, stronger attacks. It's a slow grind, but every loop feels earned.
Who is Loopvival for?
Perfect for players who want a chill roguelite that doesn't demand full attention. Sessions run 10-15 minutes per cycle, making it ideal for breaks. If you like games with quiet storytelling and incremental progress, this is your jam. Not for adrenaline junkies—it's more meditative than frantic.
The Gameplay Vibe
Loopvival feels like staring into a dying campfire while something watches from the trees. The darkness creeps in smooth and silent. Combat is punchy but low-stress. The atmosphere does the heavy lifting—muted colors, flickering light, slow reveals. As a browser game, it's surprisingly polished. No download required, just click and dive in.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
1. Saves: Progress persists through Playgama's cloud system. Your bonfire upgrades and rebuilt ruins stick between sessions.
2. Performance: Runs smooth on mid-tier hardware. No frame drops during enemy swarms. Mobile version holds steady at 60 FPS.
Quick Verdict
A compact roguelite that nails the balance between relaxing loops and satisfying progression.
- The Good: Permanent upgrades make every reset feel worthwhile, and the atmosphere is top-tier for a browser game.
- The Flow: Short cycles keep it snappy—you can knock out three runs in a lunch break.
- The Catch: Combat's simple. If you need deep mechanics, this won't scratch that itch.
- The Hook: The lore drip-feed through ruins kept me rebuilding just to see the next fragment.
Release Date & Developer
Loopvival was developed by DDK. Released in January 2026.