UgaritRL

UgaritRL will be a rogue-like inspired by a variety of different games and programmed in Java by one person. The game is both free and open source but is only about 0.5% complete. While there is a demo in an "alpha" state, design isn't even complete. I previously uploaded some demos, primarily to show off the status screen for a forum discussion. I've since removed all of these demos because they are largely unplayable.

Here are some features that will make UgaritRL unique among rogue-likes:

You are either king, queen, or hermaphrodite monarch of the gods.
More mental than Binding of Isaac.
Unique 3-option character development system inspired by Breath of Death VII.
Buildings similar to those in strategy games.
Easy resource gathering and crafting.
Shapeshifting jinn allies comparable to the golems in Blood & Magic.
Customizable unit creation like in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
Includes a map editor for creating new scenarios.
Based loosely upon ancient middle eastern myth (particularly Canaanite myth)
Humans are livestock!

Current Game Features

The game engine currently consists of a character that can move around the screen, read signs, open a door, talk to an npc, use a teleporter, and travel to the world map.
There are various status screens and so forth, but they don't do much.
It is now possible to grok new Aspects, but there is no way to gain new energy to grok them with.
A small amount of miscellaneous artwork of varying quality. No music or sound yet.
A spiffy map editor that can handle the limited capabilities the game engine has at this time.
A character assembler program for assembling character images from images of each body part.

Next Updates

Add inventory system and openable containers
Add crafting
Allow multiple items per tile of the map (maybe)
Add more items to item list
Try to create a "final" statistic list

Release Date: 2023/08/11 (Tentative)

I will periodically update this information, but don't expect it to change very much in the near future.

Sequel

The Ugarit Heresy
No Image Available	This game will essentially add a plot and non-randomized content to the UgaritRL engine. In Ugarit Heresy, you are a Nephil: half-Eloah and half-human. You have been convicted of sex with animals and drafted into the Nazirite order to pay off your debt to society. As a Nazirite, you are permitted to move around freely but are required to use your super powers to deal with any disasters that occur. Unfortunately, a number of disasters occur during your term as a Nazirite...

The Ugarit Heresy

No Image Available

This game will essentially add a plot and non-randomized content to the UgaritRL engine. In Ugarit Heresy, you are a Nephil: half-Eloah and half-human. You have been convicted of sex with animals and drafted into the Nazirite order to pay off your debt to society. As a Nazirite, you are permitted to move around freely but are required to use your super powers to deal with any disasters that occur. Unfortunately, a number of disasters occur during your term as a Nazirite...