Death By Scrolling”: The New Video Game by Ron Gilbert, Published by MicroProse
Ahmed Hassan 
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- Renowned designer Ron Gilbert, known for his work on Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion, is releasing a new roguelike RPG titled Death By Scrolling.
- The game is set in the mysterious depths of Purgatory and challenges players to navigate endless levels filled with spooky creatures, traps, and the Grim Reaper, with the objective being to gather 10,000 gold pieces to leave the afterlife.
- Players can choose from a range of quirky characters, each with unique talents, and embark on a never-ending vertical journey where time, gravity, and death are constant foes.
- MicroProse, known for titles like XCOM, is providing significant support for Death By Scrolling including content upgrades, gameplay tweaks, and global distribution. Players can add the game to their Steam wishlist now.
Legendary Ron Gilbert’s Roguelike RPG Death By Scrolling in Purgatory’s Depths, Published by MicroProse
MicroProse will publish Death By Scrolling, a wild roguelike RPG from legendary designer Ron Gilbert, known for his work on Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The game was announced today at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2025, one of the world’s biggest stages for video game reveals. Set in Purgatory’s mysterious depths under new management, Death By Scrolling challenges players to navigate endless levels filled with spooky creatures from the underworld, dangerous traps, and the unrelenting Grim Reaper. The objective is to gather 10,000 gold pieces to pay the over-the-top ferryman’s fee and break free from the afterlife. Players can choose from a range of quirky characters, each with unique talents, embarking on a never-ending vertical journey where time, gravity, and death are constant foes. Davide Pessach, MicroProse’s CMO, expressed his enthusiasm: “Working with Ron Gilbert on Death By Scrolling is an absolute honor. He’s brought his signature wit, top-notch design, and distinctive worldbuilding skills to create something fresh for him in a new genre. We can’t wait for players to give it a spin.” MicroProse, known for titles like XCOM, is providing significant support for Death By Scrolling, including content upgrades, gameplay tweaks, and global distribution.
Add Death By Scrolling to Steam Wishlist Now – Ron Gilbert’s Roguelike RPG Published by MicroProse
Players can add Death By Scrolling to their Steam wishlist now.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Death by Scrolling |
| Brief Summary | Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Genre | Hack and slash/Beat 'em up |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Terrible Toybox |
| Genre | MicroProse Software, Inc. |
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