Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Wildkeepers Rising” demo version. Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.
At its heart, Wildkeepers Rising feels like the love-letter to every arcade blast-’em-up, monster-tamer saga and roguelite run you’ve lived through since the days of the Atari joystick; a hand-drawn fantasy world where you assemble a rag-tag team of “Guardians” dive into wave after wave of enemy hordes under bullet-heaven frenzy, then pause between runs to savour creature-collector joy and RPG touches. There’s something serenely chaotic about finding synergies among monstrous allies, weaving builds, unlocking new beasts, and watching the screen erupt in beautifully stylised carnage – all while the world around you whispers tales of fantasy and myth. If you’ve ever burned through countless hours seeking both ruthless challenge and that “just one more run” compulsion, this is a game built for someone who’s logged in decades and still craves that spark.
Developer: Lioncode Games
Publisher: Lioncode Games
Genre: Action, Roguelike, Creature Collector, Bullet Hell, Hand-drawn, Indie
Release Date: 23 Oct, 2025
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was demo.
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