PEREELOUS

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PEREELOUS is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Pierre Vandermaesen and was released on October 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

PEREELOUS is a single-player dungeon crawler RPG where every action is decided by a slot machine spin, blending luck and timing to influence combat, looting, and exploration. Navigate procedurally generated dungeons, unlock powerful artifacts, and adapt your strategy across multiple classes facing fearsome enemies. Each playthrough offers unpredictable, thrilling twists driven by chance.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging core gameplay loop that combines roguelike mechanics with slot machine elements, providing a unique experience.
The art style and music are praised for their charm and quality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
Despite some bugs, the developer is actively patching the game, showing commitment to improving the player experience.

The game suffers from punishing RNG mechanics that can lead to frustrating runs, making progression feel difficult and unfair.
There are significant balance issues, particularly with enemy damage and the reliance on gold, which can hinder gameplay and enjoyment.
Many players report bugs that disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues that can affect the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The gameplay of the game features a satisfying core loop with interesting mechanics, though some players feel it borrows poorly from other roguelikes, particularly regarding balance and the implementation of the poison mechanic. While the "reels" mechanic has its detractors, many appreciate its creativity and the overall fun factor, alongside the engaging art and music. Despite some criticisms, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and easy to learn.
- “The gameplay loop is very fun.”
- “A fun rogue-like with interesting mechanics that are still easy to learn.”
- “The core gameplay loop of this game is *so* satisfying.”
- “Currently, this game takes the wrong notes from other roguelikes without understanding how other games balance their own mechanics.”
- “To lean into the poison mechanic as it is, enemies should either poison or deal direct damage in their kits; not both.”
- “With all that said, I think my biggest issue with it is the core reel mechanic, which I just don't love, but I don't want to give a negative recommendation to the game just for that.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "banging" and "fantastic," enhancing the fun and replayability of the game. The combination of engaging sound design and a vibrant art style further elevates the game's appeal.
- “This game oozes charm in its aesthetics, music, and sound design.”
- “And the soundtrack is banging.”
- “Another satisfying game with a tight focus and fantastic soundtrack.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's graphics are praised for their charming 8-bit aesthetic and appealing art style, complemented by catchy chiptune music. Reviewers appreciate the overall design and the vibrant visuals that enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game oozes charm in its aesthetics, music, and sound design.”
- “I loved Tiny Folks for the 8-bit aesthetic and the great, incredibly catchy chiptunes.”
- “Lovely art style with awesome music, many weapons to use, and monsters to face.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the scarcity of gold, which is the only resource for essential activities like rerolling combat actions, repairing weapons, and upgrading slots. This limited method of acquiring gold leads to a frustrating experience as players feel compelled to grind excessively for necessary upgrades and items.
- “Gold being your sole resource for rerolling your combat actions, repairing your weapons, obtaining new weapons, acquiring items like potions, upgrading your slots, and managing your inventory is tedious when there's only one way to gain gold, and that method is incredibly scarce.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth and engagement, especially when compared to other titles like "Tiny Folks," which offered a more interesting narrative. Many users feel that the story is essentially non-existent, leading to an overall impression of mediocrity.
- “I really liked Tiny Folks, but this game just doesn't quite have the same level of story or feel as that, and so by comparison, I think the game is just... okay.”
- “I find the story essentially non-existent, and the Tiny Folks story, while not something super involved, was simply much more interesting.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its engaging combat mechanics, music, and challenge levels, making each playthrough worthwhile. The simplicity of the gameplay allows for a clear understanding of mechanics, while the active development team suggests ongoing enhancements that could further enrich replay value. Overall, the game is seen as offering significant replayability, especially for its low price.
- “Frfr tho, great music, combat loops, combos, lots of replayability, not too much going on so you know how everything works, and finally a super active and responsive dev.”
- “Seems like it'll have quite a bit of replayability; it certainly offers a challenge.”
- “Even just one playthrough is worth the $5, but there is crazy replayability and difficulty scaling.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has experienced some initial bugs, but the developer is actively addressing these issues through regular patches, significantly improving stability. While some minor bugs remain, they are generally not detrimental to the overall experience, making it a recommended choice for fans of roguelites.
- “I hesitated to review it at first because it was quite buggy, but the dev is constantly patching it, and the most annoying bugs I encountered were all removed in the newest patch.”
- “Still kind of buggy because it just came out (expected, not an issue, sometimes the bugs give accidental boons anyway lol) but I highly recommend this game if you like roguelites in the same vein as Inscryption and Slay the Spire.”
- “A little buggy here and there.”