Lootbane News

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]

Lootbane Officially Announced - An Addictive RPG of Loot and Risk

[p][/p][p]Hey folks![/p][p]I'm happy to officially announce Lootbane - an Addictive RPG of Loot and Risk. The game is participating in Serbian Games Week 2025 and the No Time To Loot Festival 2025, two major Steam events celebrating indie creativity and loot-driven adventures.
[/p][p]Lootbane is a challenging loot-driven RPG where loot is power, risk is everything, and every decision can make or break your journey. Build your hero, gather a warband of vagabonds, and explore shifting lands filled with traps, bosses, merchants, and treasures. Every run offers unique loot, creative synergies, and the ultimate choice - cash out or dive deeper for even greater rewards.
[/p][p]⚔️ Build your hero and warband - Followers’ abilities and auras stack into powerful synergies.
🎲 Endless loot & strategies - Randomized gear and rewards make every run unique.
🔥 Risk it all - The deeper you go, the greater the danger… and the loot.
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Your Feedback in Crucial[/h3][p]Lootbane is a community-driven game, and I’d be truly grateful if you joined my Discord server, where you can share your feedback and help shape the game![/p][p][/p][p]Wishlist now on Steam:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]