# Dark Scrolls

> Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.

## Game facts

- Developer: doinksoft
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jun 23, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Shooting, ActionRoguelike, HackandSlash, Arcade, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2912550/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan); Subtitles: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/dark-scrolls)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Appealing pixel art and 8-bit sound reminiscent of the NES era
- A distinctive core concept combining auto-scrolling platform action with shooting
- A variety of characters with different attack styles and movement traits

### Weaknesses

- Very shallow permanent progression and replay motivation for a roguelite
- Forced auto-scrolling, slippery controls, and rapid enemy spawning create an unfair and frustrating difficulty
- Broken character balance makes invincibility and infinite-loop techniques for certain characters excessively powerful

## Links

- [Dark Scrolls on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3947)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3947/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:55:06.493Z