Into the Pit

Into the Pit

Released Oct 2021

A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.

64% positive · 269 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Into the Pit launched on October 19, 2021. The only post-launch developer communication was a small patch on December 22, 2021 — about two months after release — which delivered minor fixes and quality-of-life tweaks. In that post, the developer mentioned the possibility of "more patches and potentially some extra content next year," but this was a vague, non-committal statement and no specific content was ever announced, named, or listed on the store. No further updates, patches, news posts, or developer communications have been published since December 22, 2021. The game has no unreleased DLC on the store, no roadmap, and no announced expansions. The December 2021 mention of potential future content was never followed up on, and given the complete silence since then — with no developer posts of any kind through June 2026 — the game appears to have shipped as a complete, standalone product with no post-launch content cycle ever materializing.
Evidence
December patch delivering minor fixes and tweaks, with a passing mention of 'potentially some extra content next year' — the last and only developer communication after launch.
news post · Dec 22, 2021 source ambiguous
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Store description describes a complete, self-contained game with no mention of ongoing updates, seasons, or planned expansions.
store metadata source ambiguous
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Media

Details

Publisher
Balor Games
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

As members of a family of lore-hunting mystics, you and your cousin Luridia separately wander the land following rumors of occult power. After discovering a demonic pit in a nearby village, Luridia’s once prolific letters grow silent.

Something has gone terribly wrong.

Now it is up to you to journey to the desolate hamlet under dark eldritch skies. What did Luridia discover? And what great power has this village unearthed?

Key Features:
  • FIGHT WITH CHAOTIC MAGIC - experiment with various spells and powers to become an unstoppable magical force
  • SHIFTING TREACHEROUS DUNGEONS - high-octane energy and short-paced levels will keep you on your toes. You’ll never know what horror lies beyond the next corner.
  • GROW YOUR POWERS - rescue villagers to open shops for permanent upgrades to prolong your runs and maximize your potential
  • CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE - mix keys and runes gathered on your journeys to generate and combine different dungeon encounters.
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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