Play God (or the Demon Lord) in Demon Rising, a Dark Fantasy Roguelike Where Your Minions Talk Back

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine deckbuilder-style roguelike tactics with characters that actually possess a mind of their own, developer Demon Castle Games has a fascinating project on the horizon. Demon Rising which currently has a playable demo available on Steam, puts you squarely in the fiery shoes of a Demon Lord trying to fend off waves of self righteous heroes.

At its core, it’s a dark fantasy auto-battler: you build your demon army, stack class synergies, equip powerful relics, and survive brutal chapters of boss encounters. But what makes it stand out is its implementation of AI-driven personalities. Your followers aren’t just silent pixel-art tokens; they talk back, argue with your war council, react to choices, and remember past moments. You can even interrogate captured heroes whose dialogue shifts dynamically depending on trust and trauma.

If you like games like Slay the Spire or Darkest Dungeon and want to try out a strategy game with a uniquely talkative army, you can download the free demo and check out the steam page below.