It’s wild to think that space roguelike Approaching Infinity has been in development as long as we have been waiting for GTA 6.
Developer IBOL has been busy over the last decade and a bit helping to bring the project to life and it’s finally out now on Steam. The game was first conceived in 2013, published exclusively by Shrapnel games in 2015, and then launched into Steam Early Access in 2020.
Described as a limitless cosmic adventure and the 90s space game you always wanted, Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of sci-fi classics, offering endless exploration and progression.
The game has 14 factions with full quest lines that players can immerse themselves in. It also features deep customisation, with there being an in-depth character creator and 10 space-themed character classes that all have their own unique game-altering skills.
Even after 12 years, the end isn’t in sight, as developer IBOL plans to release both free updates and big DLC. They mentioned that they don’t plan to release a sequel but to expand upon the game to create the best sci-fi odyssey possible. We will certainly stay tuned!
If that all piqued your interest, then you’ll be pleased to know that there is a free playable demo available for download, allowing you to explore the vast expanses of the game firsthand.
You can take a look at the game’s latest trailer below:
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Next, there are genre-specific lists that delve into the best roguelike games of all types. I’ve pulled out the best examples from each category, alongside the links to more in-depth articles!
The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
