Disinherited Press Kit
Welcome to the Disinherited Press Kit! We're thrilled you're interested in learning more about Disinherited and hope you'll contact us for any information you can't find below. Disinherited is an ongoing project that grows every day, so check back for additional details prior to launch.
The Game
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Game Title: Disinherited
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Platforms: Steam (with eventual plans to port to consoles)
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Goal Launch Price: $9.99
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Release Date: TBD (likely early 2025)
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Website: https://www.disinheritedthegame.com
The Developer
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Developer: Dryden Thomas Games
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Contact: dryden@drydenthomasgames.com
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Website: https://www.drydenthomasgames.com
Downloadable Assets
Elevator Pitch
Disinherited is a side-scrolling roguelike where you throw, catch, and parry your way through Death's domain, to kill the grim reaper and claim eternal life, all too pite your father, who cut you out of his will.​
Highlights
CORE LOOP
Escape The Reaper
Leap, climb, and dodge roll to fluidly traverse Death’s Domain. Move fast! The Reaper is always behind you.
Reaction-Focused Combat
Deflecting, catching, and parrying are more effective than mashing the attack button.
Conquer Formidable Foes
Tightly-designed bosses test your timing and positioning.
OTHER ELEMENTS
Customize Your Approach
Prayer Beads will upgrade your abilities, while Relics transform your playstyle.
New Every Time
A balance of hand-crafted and procedurally-generated content keeps runs fresh.
Befriend Your Enemies
Bosses will appear in ghostly form back at the manor, where you can get to know them better
Strange Assistance
Characters like Old Redeye, Bag-Man, The Polisher, The Hunger, and The Bead Trader will aid your quest
Detailed Overview
A DEVELOPED JOURNEY TOWARD ETERNAL LIFE
Our main character, Samuel, starts the game reeling from the revelation that his father has cut him out of the will. The recipient? His father’s beloved cat. Samuel responds how we all would - by journeying into death’s domain to prove, once and for all, that he is worthy of his father’s admiration and fortune. Each step of the way presents obstacles for Samuel to overcome as he grows his abilities, develops new attacks, overcomes a wide variety of enemies, and encounters those who have attempted the journey before. Each character has a story to tell and you’ll be thrown into the heart of this lovingly crafted world where the only direction is forward.
WHIMSY MEETS HAND-CRAFTED MEETS HORROR
Disinherited’s journey is no walk in the park. As Samuel travels through each hand-drawn level, he’ll meet a variety of characters who test his resolve.
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Some are there to help, like Ol’ Red Eye and the Bead Trader.
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Some are there to make him laugh like the Robo-Toad and the ever-frustrating Firefly.
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Others are there to instill fear, hanging from chains, screaming through the halls, and attacking any chance they get.
Through it all, the Reaper is ever present, drawing nearer to Samuel with every step, stealing his light and swinging his scythe. Players will find a game that’s both awe-inspiring in its unique art style and storytelling, and a heart-pounding journey that’s always at risk from the Reaper.
VARIETY OF LEVELS, BOSSES & ENEMIES
Samuel’s journey into Death’s Domain travels a variety of level settings sure to provide exciting variety to gamers. Starting in the Catacombs below Paris, this romp set in the Victorian era introduces the player to realms like The Infinite Machine, The Chained Monastery, and The Maelstrom, to name a few. Players can expect to meet:
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a scientist determined to experiment until she finds eternal life
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a pirate forced to become a twisted version of man and ship
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an opera singer who seeks to entrap Samuel in her eternal song
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A contingent of knights for whom the crusades never end
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And more!
At launch, players can expect to traverse 10 unique locations, with each gameplay loop promising a different journey that will eventually lead to the Reaper’s domain. Hours of gameplay await, promising something new with each playthrough.
OFFICIAL GAME DEMO
Looking for an early taste of Disinherited? Click below to play through the first level!