Loot River

Loot River

Released May 2022

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

67% positive · 459 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Loot River launched on May 3, 2022 and received a solid post-launch update run. In the first months, straka.studio shipped numerous patches improving combat, movement, and quality of life, followed by two named major content updates: Daily Runs on August 29, 2022, and the Level Editor on December 19, 2023. The Level Editor post — the most recent developer communication — expressed hope for "more regular updates" going forward, but that was in December 2023. As of June 23, 2026, there has been no developer communication of any kind for over two and a half years. The two major content releases are roughly 16 months apart, meaning the silence since December 19, 2023 — now well over twice that interval — far exceeds any reasonable expectation of a follow-up release. No future content has been announced, no unreleased DLC exists on the store, and the developer has not published any roadmap or commitment to further updates. The only DLC listed is the Original Soundtrack, which shipped at launch. The Level Editor update's comment about getting "back on track" was aspirational but has not been followed by any action. The game appears to have reached its final state with the Level Editor release.
Evidence
Level Editor update launched, described as the final major planned feature. Developer expressed hope to resume more regular updates but made no specific content commitments. This is the last known developer communication.
news post · Dec 19, 2023 source content shipped
high
Daily Runs mode launched as the first major post-launch content update.
news post · Aug 29, 2022 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
straka.studio
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Awake as a lone traveler in the mysterious, perilous world of Loot River.

Befriend Iphis. Fight. Reach the Opulent Sanctum. Control the world beneath your feet. Cleanse the infinite universe plagued with the power of the relic. Be reborn upon your death.

Grant the gift of eternal death to countless tortured souls or abandon your duty and attempt to escape the impenetrable keep.



Master many formidable weapons. Learn the true power of magic. Disrupt enemy behavior.

Combine armor, runes, headgear and powerful charms to deeply alter combat tactics and enhance fighting strategy.

Slide floating ruins in a series of ancient puzzles. Venture through endless catacombs. Encounter beasts, lost travelers and demanding bosses.

These cosmic grottos hold numerous new weapons and gear to discover. Unearth unholy knowledge for permanent upgrades.



Game Features
  • Challenging “Souls meets Tetris” gameplay in a lore rich world.
  • Unleash your creativity with a level editor – design, share, and play unique levels crafted by you and the community!
  • Defeat enemies your way - unlock abilities, items and weapons, each with unique animations, powers, and visual style.
  • Discover 26 powerful weapons each with 4 elemental rune enhancements and 10 levels.
  • Unlock over 40 charms, each alters and enhances your combat abilities.
  • Unlock 9 game changing armor sets and 18 headgear options.
  • Combine all charms, armor, headgear and runes to create a truly deep combat experience.
  • Slide ruins of an old dungeon to defeat your foes and solve puzzles.
  • Battle many horrifying beasts and bosses from alternate realities.
  • Meet many characters, travelers, friends and foes who inhabit the strange world of Loot River.
  • Immerse yourself in a beautiful, hand drawn, pixel art world with fluid animations, real time 3D shadows, and astonishing water simulation.



The Relic grants its subjects eternal life, yet their frail bodies can still die. Knowledge is the one true constant. Discover the Loot River.

Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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