Lootbane News

Lootbane Demo is OUT NOW

[p][/p][p]Hey folks, I’m so happy to finally release the first public demo of Lootbane![/p][p][/p][p]It's happening thanks to your feedback from the initial playtest - every message, bug report, suggestion, and bit of support helped shape this version. I thank you once again![/p][p] [/p][p]What’s included in the Demo:[/p]

[p]The Warrior - one of four playable classes[/p]
[p]The first two regions: Forest Lands and Desert Lands[/p]
[p]A wide variety of loot, followers, powers, and synergies[/p]
[p]Challenging enemies and bosses[/p]
[p]The city hub - sell items, stash gear, and deposit gold before your next run [/p]
[p]Each run is built around risk and reward. The deeper you go, the more gold and better loot you can earn - but enemies scale fast, and death wipes everything you’re carrying. [/p]

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Playtest-Driven Improvements[/h3][p]This demo is the result of the first public playtest. Based on your feedback, I’ve improved pacing, added new content, adjusted balance, and made key systems easier to read - even if the decisions themselves are harder to make. [/p][p]Seeing players break builds, push dungeon depth, and share what worked (and what didn’t) has been incredibly helpful.[/p][p][/p][h3]Play the Demo:[/h3][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]Wishlist Now:[/h3][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]Join the Community[/h3][p]Lootbane is a community-driven game, and your thoughts genuinely matter. [/p][p]Join the official Discord server to share feedback, discuss builds, or simply hang out with fellow adventurers. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing - and good luck pushing deeper.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Milo Panta ːccheartː[/p]

Lootbane Playtest has ended - HUGE thanks to everyone who joined!

[p][/p][p]Hey folks![/p][p]Huge thanks to everyone who joined the first public playtest - ran through the Forest Lands, built warbands, gambled your loot going deeper and sent me a ton of feedback![/p][p] [/p][p]During the playtest I received:[/p]

[p]A huge amount of feedback & suggestions[/p]
[p]Bug reports and balance notes[/p]
[p]Wishlist growth and a lot of support from you all ː2019loveː[/p]

[p]Your participation means a lot. Seeing players experiment with builds, push dungeon depth, and share thoughts helped me understand where to polish systems and where to push the game further.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s next?[/h3][p]I'm developing Lootbane solo, and seeing people actually play, break builds, find problems, enjoy runs, and tell me what worked and what didn’t - that means a lot. [/p][p]I'm heading back to development to improve pacing, add mooore content, the flow and overall balance. Your feedback will directly shape the next version - and I'll be back soon with the first Demo.[/p][p][/p][h3]Wishlist Now:[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3] [/h3][p][/p][h3]Join the Community[/h3][p]Lootbane is a community-driven game, and your thoughts genuinely matter. [/p][p]Join the official Discord server to share feedback, discuss builds, or simply hang out with fellow adventurers. [/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t shared your Playtest feedback yet, you can still do so here: https://forms.gle/TuAvq1SBCPYeaBwC9[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you once again![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Milo Panta ːccheartː[/p]

New roguelite dungeon crawler Lootbane is tempting me with risk and reward, and you can join its first playtest now

Some of the best roguelikes in recent years, from Hades to Megabonk, have increasingly leant into offering you ways to gradually hone your builds and either mitigate or circumnavigate the random elements. In cases such as Slay the Spire, I can understand the appeal. But part of me craves the 'take it or leave it' approach seen in classics like The Binding of Isaac. A playtest for new indie dungeon crawler Lootbane has just kicked off, and it's exactly the sort of fast-paced risk/reward decision making I've been craving.

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Lootbane First Playtest IS LIVE

[p][/p][h3]Hey folks!

Lootbane’s first public Steam Playtest has officially started![/h3][p]From now until December 4, 2025, you can jump in, try the early build, explore the Forest Lands, and help us fine-tune the game’s core systems - risk, reward, loot, and buildcrafting.[/p][h3]
What’s Included:[/h3]

[p]Warband Building - Recruit followers and combine their abilities to create powerful synergies.[/p]
[p]Risk-Reward Dungeons - Each floor increases both the reward multiplier and the danger. Keep your loot or go one floor deeper.[/p]
[p]Randomized Items - Loot remains unidentified until you survive a dungeon, turning every fight and every route you take into a calculated risk.[/p]
[p]Dynamic Region - The playtest showcases the first Forest Lands region, where every run unfolds differently.[/p]

[h2]Join the Playtest Now:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Join the Community[/h2][p]Lootbane is a community-driven game, and your thoughts genuinely matter. [/p][p]Join the official Discord server to share feedback, discuss builds, or simply hang out with fellow adventurers.
[/p][p]Google Feedback form: https://forms.gle/TuAvq1SBCPYeaBwC9[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for jumping in - see you in the dungeon!
[/p][p][/p][p]Milo Panta ːccheartː[/p]

First Playtest of Lootbane - Sign-Ups Are NOW OPEN!

[p][/p][p]Hey folks!
[/p][p]I’m happy to announce that sign-ups for Lootbane’s first public Steam Playtest are now officially open! [/p][p]The playtest will run from November 27 to December 4, 2025, giving you a full week to dive into the game’s risk-driven RPG systems, experiment with builds, and - most importantly - grab as much loot as you can carry.
[/p][p]Lootbane is an addictive RPG where loot defines your power and every decision is a gamble. Choose your hero, assemble a warband of followers, explore shifting regions, and decide how deep you’re willing to go before cashing out your haul.[/p][p][/p][h2]What Awaits You in the Playtest:[/h2]

[p]Warband Building - Recruit followers and combine their abilities to create powerful synergies.[/p]
[p]Risk-Reward Dungeons - Each floor increases both the reward multiplier and the danger. Keep your loot or go one floor deeper.[/p]
[p]Randomized Items - Loot remains unidentified until you survive a dungeon, turning every fight and every route you take into a calculated risk.[/p]
[p]Dynamic Region - The playtest showcases the first Forest Lands region, where every run unfolds differently.[/p]

[p]The goal of this first public test is to gather your honest feedback on balance, pacing, UI clarity, and the overall feel of the core "loot + power + buildcrafting = satisfaction" loop.
[/p][h2]Request Access Now:

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][h3]Join the Community[/h3][p]Lootbane is a community-driven game, and your thoughts genuinely matter. [/p][p]Join the official Discord server to share feedback, discuss builds, or simply hang out with fellow adventurers.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you for your support - see you in the dungeon![/p][p][/p][p]- Milo Panta [/p]