Rogue of Gems — Become the Ultimate Collector

👉 https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/rogue-of-gems

“To collect is not to own — it’s to become.”

In Rogue of Gems, every battle, every gem, and every decision feeds your obsession. You’re not just fighting monsters — you’re collecting power itself.

This fast-paced roguelite action game takes the collector theme literally. Every magical gem you find grants a new ability — but it’s not your weapon that grows stronger… It’s your hands.

✋ Strengthen Your Hands, Not Your Weapons

Forget traditional upgrades. In this world, your left and right hands are living conduits of magic. Each can be equipped with a different gem — a different power.

🔥 A blazing fire palm to melt through hordes. ❄️ A freezing hand to stop time itself. ⚡ A lightning fist to dash through enemies in a blink.

Switch, mix, and experiment mid-run — your combinations define your playstyle.

🏛️ The Collector’s Legacy

Long ago, a mysterious wanderer known as The Collector sought every magical gem scattered across forgotten realms. He dreamed of mastering them all — fire, ice, lightning, and beyond. But obsession consumed him, and he vanished, leaving behind an empty Exhibition Hall — glass cases waiting to be filled again.

Now it’s your turn to carry the torch. Descend into the shifting dungeons, gather lost gems, and rebuild The Collector’s Hall — one trophy at a time.

With each gem you recover, your legacy grows. Each run brings you closer to becoming what The Collector could not: the master of every element.

⚔️ Core Features

💎 Collect, Display, Repeat — Earn magical gems from bosses and display them proudly in your Hall. Each one becomes a new starting ability.

🖐️ Dual-Hand Combat System — Equip gems separately in each hand for endless combinations and unique playstyles.

🌀 Procedurally Generated Dungeons — No two runs are the same. Explore, adapt, and collect what you can before death resets the world.

🔥 Fast-Paced Action — Dash, swap, and unleash devastating spells with quick reflexes and creative combos.

💀 True Roguelite Progression — Lose everything on death… except your collection. Your Hall remains — your legacy never fades.

🎮 Controls & Tips

E – Interact Space – Dash TAB – Open Backpack (drag or click to equip/swap) Left / Right Mouse – Fire left/right hand weapon W A S D – Move

💡 Tip: Always visit your Collection Hall before diving in — one gem can completely change your run.

💬 From the Developer

“The theme Collector inspired everything here. Instead of collecting loot for numbers, I wanted you to collect power, memory, and choice. Every gem tells a story — and every run adds a piece to your growing legacy.”

✨ Dare to collect what The Collector could not. Your hands are your weapons. Your trophies are your story. Your obsession is your power.

👉 https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/rogue-of-gems