The bullet hell roguelike with robots and dragons, Dracomaton, is currently free, for Windows — 100% free to keep — in a limited-time Steam’s giveaway! Don’t miss out, as Dracomaton usually costs US$4.49!
Dracomaton is an indie top-down shooter with bullet hell and roguelike elements, built around a core mechanic of switching between different combat forms, each with unique abilities. It was developed by Gun Jumpers and originally released on August 1, 2023.
In the game, you control a robot facing off against corrupted bots and creatures known as “cosmic dragons,” with stylish visuals, fast-paced action, and creative mechanics for a low-cost title. It also offers strong replay potential thanks to a focus on customization, which directly impacts gameplay style.
Published by Gun Jumpers themselves and available for both Windows and Mac, Dracomaton has received dozens of positive reviews on Steam — at least at the time of this post.
You can get the game here!
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Gameplay
Dracomaton is a shooter with roguelike elements, top-down view, and bullet hell mechanics, centered on intense combat and character customization, where you control Eclipse, a small robot who can assume different forms, each with unique weapons and abilities, which can be swapped in real time, allowing for tactical adaptation during combat.
Each form has a battery meter, which is consumed when attacking and regenerates over time. Managing this energy is essential to maintain combat efficiency. It’s also possible to find new forms throughout the run and choose whether to equip them or use them as mods to alter existing forms, creating combinations with additional effects, such as burn damage or ally summoning.
The game features a progression system based on items and synergies. There are over 30 collectible items that directly affect gameplay, modifying attributes such as temporary shield when switching forms, increased max health, automatic construct generation (autonomous allies), and area effects. Shops can also be accessed in-game to purchase upgrades, new forms, or additional mod slots.
The game map is divided into rooms with various enemies, culminating in boss battles, including a robotic dragon with high durability, area attacks, and minion summoning. Victory requires strategic use of forms and good movement control.
Among the available forms, some offer long-range combat styles with reflective projectiles, while others focus on area control or auxiliary unit generation. The variety of tactical approaches adds replay value and encourages experimentation with different combinations on each run.
About the game
Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell where you fight your way to the top of the tower by transforming your robot body, changing your entire arsenal and swapping between multiple playstyles on the fly. It is about Eclipse, a small robot who awakens in an abandoned factory filled with corrupted training bots and the secrets of cosmic dragons. Equip yourself with various Forms that have different strengths and weaknesses, OR Mod existing Forms with the characteristics of other ones!
With simple mouse-and-keyboard controls and controller compatibility, stack Forms and Items and mods until the bullets blur the screen, and try and try and try again to reach the very end.
And then, they awaken…
Features
- A fast-paced, single-player experience built for interesting replayability.
- 10 unique Forms with 3 potential Mod versions each.
- Over 30+ build-influencing items, including several game-changing Chaos items.
- 2 tough bosses (shoutouts to Reggie the Run-killer).
- Many secrets to uncover about the factory, the dragons, and the world beyond.
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Overview
- GET Dracomaton HERE - Download link(s) or store's listing.
- Size: 250 MB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows and Mac
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): Gun Jumpers
- Categories: Action, Shooters
- Added by: Valewson