Here’s something interesting that you might want to pick up and play today: StarBreak, a free-to-play massively multiplayer title, has just launched on Steam.
As we pointed out last month, StarBreak is a 2-D run-and-gun roguelike that is notable for having both permadeath and a strong group focus. The title supports gamepad as well as a traditional setup and is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
For those concerned about the “big P,” the developer offers words of encouragement in the game’s FAQ: “Progress is also much faster than in a traditional MMO and a skilled player will be able to recover from a death much more quickly. And, as with any skill-based game, the more you play, the better you’ll get. You’ll be surprised how much more successful you will be after a few deaths and the understanding that comes with those deaths.”
