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Moonpyre and Grindstone have released the first public demo of HELLFORGED, an action roguelike focused on loot and inspired by the bullet heaven genre. The release marks the first opportunity for the public to freely experience the project after a period limited to closed playtests, while the game has already surpassed 60,000 wishlists on Steam.

The core mechanic puts players against hordes of demons while they collect gear and decide during each battle whether to extract safely with what they have earned or venture deeper into the corruption in search of greater rewards. The choice comes with significant risk, as dying during an expedition causes all collected loot to be lost.

The demo also introduces two exclusive classes, each with its own abilities and distinct playstyles, allowing players to experiment with different approaches to combat. The Arsenal expands these possibilities by letting players determine in advance which abilities can appear during an expedition, reducing the influence of randomness when building strategies.

Ability combinations can also be developed through the Eternal Tree, where players can create specialized builds and elemental combinations capable of clearing large numbers of enemies. Expeditions also feature boss encounters that use accumulated chaos to be summoned and push each build to its limits while offering some of the most powerful gear available.

Monthly Trials round out the demo with new challenges inspired by different sins, including themes such as greed and wrath. Each trial features a live leaderboard, allowing players to compete for top positions and earn exclusive in game titles.