Inkbound

Turn-based tactical roguelite with free movement and cooperative combat

Shiny Shoe · Released Apr 9, 2024

Action Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 4,026
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 18; peak 24h 36
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 years ago; Jul 1, 2024

What is Inkbound?

Inkbound is a third-person tactical roguelite set in the Atheneum, where books lead to other worlds and stories are unraveling. You fight through runs of turn-based battles, moving freely to position your character and choosing abilities, upgrades, and items to shape your build. You can play solo or in online co-op with up to four players, who act simultaneously in combat.

For you if...

+you like turn-based battles built around positioning
+you enjoy experimenting with classes and builds across runs
+you want to plan combat alongside friends in co-op

Not for you if...

−you want permanent power gains between runs
−you dislike repeating battles to try different strategies
−you prefer real-time action over turn-based decisions

What players say

87% of 4,026 reviews are positive

Players praise the positional combat, distinct classes, and variety of builds. Many say updates have stopped; players also report bugs and unreliable co-op connections, while some find the battles repetitive.