Jupiter Hell Classic

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Jupiter Hell Classic is a single player role playing game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by ChaosForge and was released on August 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Jupiter Hell Classic is the demake of a remake of a roguelike unmake of a famous 1993 FPS shooter. Rip and Tear!

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Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Jupiter Hell Classic offers a nostalgic and engaging experience for fans of traditional roguelikes, combining the fast-paced action of Doom with strategic gameplay elements.
The game features smooth controls, a variety of builds, and a satisfying combat system that keeps players engaged and encourages experimentation.
With its accessible mechanics and enjoyable gameplay loop, Jupiter Hell Classic serves as a great entry point for newcomers to the roguelike genre.

Some players feel that the game lacks variety in perks and weapons, leading to repetitive early-game experiences and a desire for more creative upgrades.
The AI and enemy tracking can be frustrating at times, with some encounters feeling unbalanced or overly punishing.
As an early access title, there are still bugs and missing content, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, depth, and addictive nature, effectively blending elements from both Jupiter Hell and its predecessors. Players appreciate the tactical mechanics and variety in gear and upgrades, which enhance replayability without overwhelming newcomers. Despite being in early access, the game offers a compelling experience with a unique aesthetic and solid performance, particularly on the Steam Deck.
- “The gameplay is smooth, brutal, addictive, and works great on the Steam Deck.”
- “JHC offers a unique and addictive true roguelike experience that streamlines gameplay and action without sacrificing depth or challenge.”
- “The core mechanics of the genre are tight, putting the tactical play roguelikes are known for on full display, and the variety and synergy provided by gear and level upgrades is enough to keep you playing around but never too much variation from the core mechanics and tactics so as to make them feel like they disappear.”
- “The mechanics lacked depth after Jupiter Hell; the art is generic or lacking, and the enemies are straightforward, either easy or annihilatory hard to the point that certain setups cause you to walk out of a gate and die.”
- “Once you have a grasp on the basic mechanics, you can win runs on the lower difficulties pretty easily.”
- “I know most monsters are simply reskinned from DRL with the same mechanics, but I find the new sprites, sound, and names well-chosen.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its heavy metal soundtrack, which resonates with nostalgia and complements the gameplay effectively. Reviewers appreciate the familiar sound effects and the overall quality of the original score, describing it as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “A tight, well-crafted and well-paced traditional roguelike that ticks all the boxes for me: balanced difficulty, lots of build options, enough randomness without cheap deaths, branching paths, clear and polished presentation, and solid music.”
- “The music is much of what you'd hear in the inspiration, Jupiter Hell.”
- “Do you love games with soundtracks that go hard and do not quit?”
- “The sound effects and the music are familiar, from the classic games.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a pixelated 2D tileset that is both clear and visually appealing, making it accessible for older hardware. While some players may prefer the 3D graphics of previous titles, the simplified visuals are praised for their crispness and compatibility with the game's chaotic gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older top-down shooters, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “Gameplay is smooth and solid, runs like silk on the Steam Deck, and the demake aesthetic works well here.”
- “The sound design and attitude is still there from Jupiter Hell, but the engine is from the chaotic and crunchy DRL, and the graphics are pixelated and (importantly) work on my 6-year-old laptop with no dedicated GPU.”
- “For a fan of other ChaosForge titles (Jupiter Hell, AliensRL, and DRL), the step back to the 2D style of graphics is going to be a love/hate thing.”
- “I think it is probably because of the clarity of the simple 2D tileset compared to the 3D graphics of Jupiter Hell.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, thanks to a diverse range of classes and builds that keep players engaged for extended periods. The challenging yet fast-paced nature of the runs, along with additional content from mods, enhances the overall experience, making it both addictive and rewarding. Players appreciate the combination of enjoyable gameplay, appealing visuals, and sound design that contribute to its lasting appeal.
- “The variety of classes and builds make this roguelike replayable for so, so, so long.”
- “It's quite challenging, but the speedy nature of the runs makes losing less frustrating than you'd expect, and loot + the different available classes encourages replayability.”
- “The variety of classes and builds makes this roguelike replayable for a very long time.”
- “Well worth the price, and the total conversion mod in the workshop adds even more replayability.”
- “It's quite challenging, but the speedy nature of the runs makes losing less frustrating than you'd expect, and the loot along with the different available classes encourages replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the game is surprisingly stable for an early access title, with minimal bugs reported.
- “This early access is surprisingly bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced minimal lag, making for a seamless gameplay experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its self-awareness, with players finding it amusingly positioned as a more humorous take on its predecessor. The playful tone suggests a lighthearted approach, inviting laughter while also acknowledging the absurdity of its situation.
- “This puts it in a funny spot of being more drl than the original drl successor.”
- “Hey, stop laughing ;-;”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-received, featuring an engaging new narrative, diverse enemies, and branching paths that enhance gameplay, while also hinting at future developments for the game.
- “For those who have only played DRL, this represents fancy tiles, a new storyline, new enemies, and new branches, not to mention a pathway to future development of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by the inclusion of diverse liquid floors such as water, acid, and lava, along with destructible walls, which contribute significantly to the immersive experience. Players transitioning from other games appreciate these elements for their impact on the overall environment.
- “If you're coming to this from Jupiter Hell and not D**mrl, prepare to enjoy the various liquid floors (water, acid, lava) and the destructible walls; they add so much to the atmosphere.”

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Jupiter Hell Classic is a role playing game with horror and science fiction themes.

Jupiter Hell Classic is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Jupiter Hell Classic.

Jupiter Hell Classic was released on August 13, 2025.

Jupiter Hell Classic was developed by ChaosForge.

Jupiter Hell Classic has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Jupiter Hell Classic is a single player game.

Similar games include Jupiter Hell, Witchfire, Roboquest, Halls of Torment, Everspace 2 and others.

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