Holomento (v0.6.3)

Eventide Hollow is a cursed frontier where every journey carries the weight of the travelers who failed before. Holomento blends real-time action RPG combat with a demanding permadeath structure, casting you as one of many adventurers bound to a mysterious book that collects the souls of the fallen. Its atmosphere is somber but not hopeless: ruined settlements, dangerous roads, and forgotten relics steadily become part of a larger restoration effort. Death ends a character’s run, yet it also feeds into a generational tale of rebuilding a land that desperately needs help.

Each expedition sends a new Traveler into hostile regions to fight enemies, search for useful gear, uncover hidden routes, and push farther through the Hollow. Combat asks for awareness and careful positioning rather than reckless button-mashing, since losing a character means surrendering their soul to the Holomento and beginning again with someone new. Progress is designed to outlive any individual run, with opened shortcuts, discovered secrets, and restored facilities making later attempts more manageable. Towns act as vital hubs where shops and storefronts can be improved, unlocking practical services and giving your next adventurer a stronger foundation.

The standout idea is the way permanent failure and permanent world progress work together. Rather than treating death as a simple reset, Holomento turns it into part of the setting’s lore and makes each attempt contribute to a shared legacy. Settlement upgrades go beyond cosmetic rebuilding, while the local Stonk Market adds an unusual economic layer by letting you invest in businesses across the region. Players who enjoy the repeated runs and incremental mastery of roguelites, but want a more traditional fantasy action-RPG world to develop over time, should find plenty to like here. It suits patient newcomers willing to learn through losses, while genre veterans can chase deeper routes, relics, and more efficient long-term growth.