Drill Bot Descent by Baconinvader

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made by Baconinvader for Ludum Dare 57 (JAM)

NOTE: Playing on itch.io is recommended over the embedded version here, due to resolution issues.

Simple turn-based roguelike mining game.

Instructions:

Find the exit to each randomly generated level without running out of fuel or health.

Collect ores of different kinds along the way to purchase upgrades.

Damage enemies and mine through walls by activating your drill, but keep in mind activating the drill uses up fuel

You burn through fuel while moving but NOT while drilling, however you can only move in a straight line while drilling

Controls:

WASD/Arrow Keys - Move

Shift - (Hold) Look, (While Standing On Exit) Go To Next Level

F - Toggle Dril

E - Skip Turn

+/- - Adjust Game Speed

Tab - Show/Hide Instructions

Credits:

Baconinvader - Code

Terderrer - Assets and Music

All feedback is appreciated. Unfortunately we ran out of time to implement everything we wanted.

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Ratings

Given 2🗳️ 2🗨️

Feedback

Delunado
07. Apr 2025 · 21:00 UTC
Hey, love the idea! The mix between mining and attacking with the same tool is clever. I really like the mechanic of having to "waste" one turn on opening or closing the drill, it makes you think strategically against enemies.

Had a little bug where sometimes I get stuck and could just wait Wait, and just die at the end. Besides that, had a fun time playing, congratis!
Patatje
08. Apr 2025 · 22:13 UTC
Very cool game! The random generation and upgrades kept the game fresh. it was kinda hard to get past the first level because of those mole enemies. Losing by having no fuel is pretty anticlimactic... Other then that, the game works as intended and has lots of replayability!