INTO EVIL

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INTO EVIL is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Mind's Eye Games and was released on November 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

STEEL THYSELF, AND DESCEND!The servants of T̴̨̈́h̴̛͉e̷̦͌ ̷̡́I̷̫̐ń̵̦v̸̢̈́e̷͇͐r̷̩͋ẗ̷͈́ḛ̸̽d̵̬̆ ̵̀ͅT̶̖̈́o̵͎͋w̶̹̾e̸͎͊r̷̬͝ venture forth each night, dragging the meek and fearful from their homes down into the Tower's abyssal depths, never to return. It is up to you to brave the dangers beneath the earth. Up to you to slay those behind the horror. To descend ever deeper... INTO EVIL. More than j…

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Gameplay is exciting, satisfying, and well-designed with a good variety of weapons, spells, enemies, and engaging combat mechanics.
The game offers a challenging but fair difficulty that rewards skill, timing, and strategic thinking, appealing to fans of roguelikes, Soulslikes, and dungeon crawlers.
Atmosphere, art style, dynamic lighting, and soundtrack are top-notch, creating an immersive grimdark dungeon-crawling experience.

The complexity and clunkiness of controls and UI can make gameplay frustrating and cumbersome, especially with inventory management and combat input.
Difficulty spikes and artificial difficulty based on RNG with item drops and enemy immunities can lead to unbalanced and sometimes unfair runs.
Exploration pacing is slow and sometimes tedious due to large levels, slow movement, and lack of minimap, which can clash with the fast-paced combat.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and rewarding, featuring a unique blend of mechanics, a diverse range of equipment, spells, enemies, and subtle strategic elements like buffs and stealth. It's challenging yet accessible, with smooth controls, well-executed physics, and multiplayer support, making it a standout real-time dungeon crawler that rewards thoughtful play and adaptation.
- “Gameplay is exciting and satisfying, with a good variety of equipment, spells, enemies, and more.”
- “I got about 30 hours of rewarding gameplay before finally completing it, and now I have a handful of other character types to play.”
- “Makes clever use of all of its mechanics to overcome bosses - buffs, dodging, magic, etc.”
- “Same art style, similar combat, gameplay difficulty, and gameplay.”
- “I don't think this game is that difficult in terms of the gameplay/mechanics, I play a lot of hard games.”
- “I just can't figure out what, if anything, might need to be corrected gameplay-wise.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric and intense qualities, blending moody ambient sounds with powerful, action-packed boss themes that enhance the overall setting and gameplay. While much of the soundtrack emphasizes immersive environmental audio, the standout tracks during boss fights are especially energetic and memorable. Players appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the thrilling and engaging experience, often wishing for greater availability of the music.
- “Fun roguelike dungeon crawler, with a great atmospheric setting and soundtrack.”
- “Everything from its presentation, difficulty, atmosphere, enemy design and especially the music is top notch.”
- “Perfect setting and atmosphere combines with fantastic action music and cool set pieces for an edge of your seat, thrilling action packed souls-like.”
- “Seriously, the majority of this game's soundtrack is just normal, moody ambience.”
- “The soundtrack, when it does come up, really ought to be available for purchase too.”
- “1) The music is surprisingly heavy.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their fantastic and unmatched art style, atmospheric aesthetics, and well-executed visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some users note room for improved texture clarity and refinement, the overall visual presentation is immersive and complements the game's challenging and addictive nature.
- “This game needs some exposure badly, smooth controls, great graphics style, well executed mechanics with proper physicality of both objects and enemies, and RNG that won't ruin the experience, comes with free multiplayer for up to 4 players!”
- “Unmatched artstyle and atmosphere.”
- “The aesthetic, ambience, and vibes of the whole thing is so unbelievably well done.”
- “There's a lot of room for making the game's texture, in audio and visuals, more clearly refined and crunchy.”
- “Same art style, similar combat, gameplay difficulty, and gameplay.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game boasts an exceptional and immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating setting, intriguing lore, and a standout soundtrack. Its unique art style and presentation create a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat experience that deeply engages players with every descent. Overall, it is widely regarded as one of the most atmospheric dungeon crawlers available.
- “Fun roguelike dungeon crawler, with a great atmospheric setting and soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere in its short notes and pillars containing lore entries are very intriguing, and beckon you to explore deeper and more thoroughly every time you attempt another descent.”
- “Perfect setting and atmosphere combined with fantastic action music and cool set pieces create an edge-of-your-seat, thrilling, action-packed souls-like experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious and believe it clashes with the game's otherwise fast-paced combat, detracting from the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly and stably, providing a seamless experience without requiring additional configuration, particularly noted on the Steam Deck.