Slick action roguelike based on Asian mythology

Warm Snow is a premium action game for PC by developer BadMudStudio. It is an isometric roguelike adventure that takes place in a dark fantasy Asian setting. In it, players will set out to find the truth behind a mysterious phenomenon that has blanketed the world in perpetual snow.

Similar to Hades, Warm Snow will have players journey through multiple biomes, each one featuring unique environments and enemies. They will utilize a roguelike system that provides randomized perks and bonuses, making each playthrough unique and different. A demo version is available to let them get the feel of the gameplay.

Eternal frost

Warm Snow takes place in a dark fantasy world during the 27th year of the Longwu Era. A mysterious phenomenon has occurred wherein snow fell from the sky but felt warm to the touch and did not melt. Anyone who breathed this “warm snow” would lose their mind and turn into a monster. You play as Bi-an, and you will set forth to find the truth and save the people.

There are six biomes in this game, each one featuring a set of areas that lead to branching paths. Create a build from three skill trees, change weapons, and take advantage of a Break System to deal higher damage to vulnerable enemies. There are also relics and artifacts that you can equip into four skill slots that provide bonuses, perks, and attributes for each run.

Then, there’s the Flying Sword System which allows for more variation during combat. Use it in Flurry Mode as ranged projectiles, or in Hidden Strike Mode that provides power to your melee attacks. The only thing worth noting before you dive in is the localization issue that results in poor translations of the text in the game, which makes playing the game a little difficult to understand at times.

Hell freezes over

Roguelikes are at an all-time high in popularity lately, and it is hard to understand the reasons why. They combine fast-paced action, intriguing narratives, and challenging but rewarding combat. Warm Snow is a great example of an action roguelike done right. It is well worth trying out if you’re a fan of the genre despite some localization issues. You’ll be glad that you did—it really is that good.