Time-based action roguelite Clockfall set to release in Early Access this year
Publisher Radical Theory and developer Rever Games have announced Clockfall, an action-RPG roguelite set to release in 2026 via Steam Early Access. The game is planned for full release on PC and unspecified consoles next year.
Clockfall fuses isometric action RPG combat, time management, "Village Defense", and roguelike mechanics in what the publisher describes as "a Hybrid Action-RPG Roguelite with a Unique Time-Based Concept".
An announcement trailer, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Radical Theory. The official website is here.
Studios Rever Games and Radical Theory are proud today to announce the development of their brand-new title: Clockfall. Developed by Rever Games, an independent team of five passionate creators, and co-published by Rever Games and Radical Theory, the game aims to shake up the action-RPG roguelite genre by integrating ruthless time management and "Village Defense" mechanics. Clockfall will launch into Steam Early Access this year, with a full release on PC and consoles planned for 2027.
Escape the nightmare before the clock hits zero
In Clockfall, players are plunged into the heart of an infinite nightmare loop. To escape, they must traverse lethal dungeons, slay fearsome enemies, and defeat colossal bosses.
But here, brute force isn't enough. Time is your most precious resource. Every second spent in the dungeon is counted. To extend their exploration and hope to reach the exit, players must make heart-wrenching choices:
- Invest resources to upgrade combat stats.
- Sacrifice immediate progress to "buy" extra time.
- Optimize every movement to reach the depths of the nightmare before the fatal end.
A Strategic Twist: The Village Defense Phase
The originality of Clockfall lies in its dual rhythm. The adrenaline of exploration is interspersed with intense Village Defense phases.
Everything acquired during your dungeon runs - resources, upgrades and experience - must be put to use to protect your settlement. Faced with increasingly massive waves of enemies, your ability to hold the line will determine the acquisition of permanent stats, weapons, spells and bonuses, essential to getting stronger for your next run and eventually breaking the time loop.
About Clockfall
Your village has fallen, razed by the hordes of Destiny. But its downfall is only the beginning. A mystical clock now looms amidst the ruins, forcing you to relive the massacres from the past in a relentless loop. In these dreams, time is short and always runs out. Will you seize this cycle to defy fate and save your kin?
Master the Clock, Break the Loop
The clock is ticking. Fight through the dungeons of your memories before time runs out. Danger is everywhere: prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat against the servants of Destiny. Master the land to optimize your runs, gather resources, and unlock powerful weapons, spells, and lethal defenses to protect your village from the coming invasion.
As you get stronger, dive back into the fight against Destiny and defend your village once more. Your survival - measured in time - will unlock permanent time bonuses OR devastating powers.
Time is your ultimate resource, but your hero’s lethality is just as vital. Every choice matters: forge your character and sharpen your strategy. You must strike a balance between gaining time and boosting your firepower. Master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop and save your kin.
Key Features
- Experience a unique hybrid of Dungeon Crawler and Action-RPG, featuring intense village defense phases.
- Time is your ultimate resource. Master the clock and bend it to your will to survive both the depths of the dungeons and village invasions.
- Engage in visceral, fast-paced combat blending steel and magic, where roguelite elements constantly shift the rules and balancing.
- Deep character progression and evolution directly shape your playstyle and overarching strategy.
- Explore, learn, adapt, die, and repeat - master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop.
