dieback (demo)

More about dieback (demo)

Dieback is a dark fantasy hack-and-slash side scroller where an amnesiac knight, cursed to survive with a parasite in his arm, fights corrupted enemies while guiding a winged companion through the backlands of Chrysalis. The player's goal is to survive waves of infected foes and uncover the kingdom's curse. This demo features early levels of a hypothetical full game, with gameplay centered on combat, exploration, and survival in a post-corruption world. Content warnings include body horror and disturbing imagery, targeting 16+ audiences.