The Big One

Platformer· Roguelike· Action Roguelike· Dungeon Crawler

Released Feb 2023

Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.

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Released

The Big One Soundtrack

Feb 2023

Media

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Developer

Salty Karma

Publisher

Salty Karma

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Action Roguelike Platformer Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Pixel Graphics Procedural Generation Roguelite Action Precision Platformer Adventure 2D PvE 1980s Combat 2D Fighter

About this game

IN A GALAXY NOT SO FAR AWAY

Machines rule the world and the human race has been enslaved ! Reduced to slavery, humans are forced to go through a series of tests to create the ultimate fighter. Locked in a hellish loop, you will find a way to overcome it and maybe get your freedom.

A LONG ROAD AWAITS YOU

Walk through a hostile simulation and fight hellish monsters ! But in your journey, you won’t be alone ! Former slaves who managed to hide from the all-knowing eyes of the great matriarch will certainly help you. Or not…

GAMEPLAY

With an innovative gameplay system, The Big One will test your reflexes and concentration. Speed of execution, dodge, equipment management, will be the key words to overcome the simulation !

FEATURES

Build your arsenal with +30 items and weapons
Infinite replayability through a procedural game generation
Browse +200 unique rooms and try to overcome them
Collect glitchs to improve your stats and increase the difficulty of the simulations
Adjust the game to your level thanks to 29 levels of difficulty that will make your games hellish
Talk with many characters distributed in the simulations
70 achievements to unlock