Bonelords

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Bonelords is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game. It was developed by Z0 Game Studios and was released on September 10, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

BUILD YOUR DEFENSES. BUILD YOUR CHARACTER. DEFEND AGAINST THE WAVES.Bonelords is a Rogue-like, Souls-like, Terraria-like wave defense game, with an emphasis on combat & character build choices. Defend the mystical Fort Platz as you teleport across the lands of Speghiem. Each run is unique in this rogue-like experience! Scale Your CharacterPlay and grow your character to play the way you want.…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique fusion of Terraria-like combat, Dark Souls-inspired mechanics like poise and parrying, and roguelike elements, creating a fresh and engaging gameplay loop.
The humorous and charming wizard-led tutorials add a lot of personality and make learning the game enjoyable.
The multiplayer experience, especially local co-op, is entertaining and encourages playing with friends, providing memorable moments and fun chaos.

The game suffers from limited content with few weapons, bosses, traps, and building options, which makes runs feel repetitive after a couple of playthroughs.
The building and tower defense elements are underwhelming and poorly balanced, often feeling clunky and ineffective against stronger enemies and bosses.
Multiplayer support is primarily local or remote play only, with no proper online matchmaking, resulting in connectivity issues and lag during sessions with more than two players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Bonelords offers a unique and satisfying combat system inspired by Dark Souls and Terraria, centered around the engaging poise mechanic that allows stunning enemies and strategic attack clashes. While the core loop of defending against waves and bosses is solid and the mechanics feel fun and responsive, some elements can be rough or drawn out, and the game could benefit from more content and polish. Overall, despite minor flaws, the gameplay is enjoyable and has strong potential for extended play.
- “It provides a unique twist on Terraria's combat system with the whole poise mechanic, which makes Bonelords the only 'Terraria mod' that fixes melee even against bosses. Being able to clash attacks and stun enemies when their poise runs out, alongside dealing double damage, is really effective.”
- “One notable mechanic that the game brings to the table is poise, the ability to stun enemies if hit enough, giving players an opportunity to beat down tougher enemies and bosses.”
- “Awesome gameplay with a parry/clash system; the spells and weapons feel extremely satisfying and crunchy, allowing players to string together specific legacies and plan builds.”
- “The main gameplay loop is solid, only held back by how long and drawn out some waves can feel.”
- “The game's mechanics are a little rough around the edges, but with some polishing and new content (more enemies, items, relics, the like), I could see this game having hundreds of hours of potential down the road.”
- “Without adding any new enemies, weapons or mechanics, a lesser studio would have doubled or tripled the level count.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are amateur and rudimentary, reflecting the developer's first attempt at pixel art, but they are respectable and fitting for the game's style. While the art can feel somewhat flat, it is presentable and has a unique, bread boys aesthetic that suits the game's indie nature.
- “I have no comment to make on the art style because, as the developer said, it's his first time doing pixel art and I really respect that he made all of the graphics for the game himself. I think it's very nice for what it is.”
- “Despite the game being marketed as Terraria-like, the only real similarity is the graphical style.”
- “Right away when booting up the game, you know what you are in for with its amateur art style and immediately clear amateur game design.”
- “The only real issue I have with the game is the art style feeling a bit flat, but I've made my own games in my personal time and many start out like this and worse, so it's fully understandable that this may take a while to flesh out the style completely.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being charming, lighthearted, and well-executed, with funny tutorials, clever jokes, and a playful tone that encourages not taking the game too seriously. This comedic approach enhances the overall enjoyment and adds to the game's unique and engaging atmosphere.
- “The video tutorials are funny and charming and serve the purpose to get you into a mood where you don't take the game seriously.”
- “Humor is 10/10 imho.”
- “It's dripping with charm, humor, and doesn't take itself too seriously but still delivers an enjoyable, unique experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with boss themes being particularly praised and the overall soundtrack growing on players over time. While some find it just okay, many appreciate how it enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The game has surprisingly good music, especially the boss themes; they're pretty good.”
- “The music really grows on you.”
- “The music is okay at its best.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is somewhat lacking for its intended design, leading to mixed feelings and a desire for more nuanced evaluations rather than clear-cut recommendations.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization is effectively integrated through ads, which helped attract players, and the developer's playful approach adds to the overall enjoyment.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable and enjoyable, but some users experience character overlapping issues in new runs and occasional bugs during remote play. Overall, stability is decent but could benefit from minor fixes.