If you’ve ever wished your favorite ARPGs moved faster but hit just as hard, then Hell Clock might just be your next obsession. Developed by Brazilian indie studio Rogue Snail and published by Mad Mushroom, this hellish hybrid of roguelike pacing and classic action-RPG systems is officially out now on Steam for $19.99—with a bundle option for superfans who want the full package.
Inspired by the real-life War of Canudos, Hell Clock reimagines 19th-century Brazilian history through the lens of dark fantasy. You’ll dive into Purgatory and Hell itself, armed with relics of revolution and driven by a cursed clock that keeps ticking no matter how many demons you slice down.
A Roguelike Loop That Hits Like a Diablo Season
Hell Clock launches with a full three-act campaign and an early version of its Ascension Mode—a brutal, post-story endgame designed to test the most hardened veterans of games like Path of Exile and Hades. And the challenge doesn’t stop at launch: developer Rogue Snail has revealed a full content roadmap, including quality-of-life updates and the upcoming Cursed War expansion slated for 2026.
If that sounds like your kind of grind, there’s also the Hell Clock Supporter’s Edition for $29.99, which bundles in the base game, upcoming expansion, OST, and a hellish visual effect pack.
“Our goal with Hell Clock was to capture the feel of an entire Diablo season or PoE league in just a few intense hours,” says Mark Venturelli, CEO of Rogue Snail. “But it’s also very personal—this is our way of sharing a part of Brazil’s history the world barely knows.”
What to Expect When the Clock Starts
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Time-Limited Runs with Maximum Impact – Dive deeper into Hell with each loop, risking it all for powerful relics, abilities, and gear… but always racing the clock.
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High-Speed Build Crafting – Fuse blessings, gear, and relics to create wild combinations—from lightning-fast daggers to brutal bell strikes and bullet hell shootouts.
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A History-Fueled Setting – Based on the War of Canudos, Hell Clock isn’t just fantasy—it’s a dark retelling of real events, layered with symbolic enemies, moments of resistance, and cultural lore.
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Tunable Difficulty – Whether you’re in it for the sweat or the story, toggle between Hardcore or Relaxed mode to match your style.
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Post-Launch Support – With Ascension endgame already in beta and new content on the way, Hell Clock is just getting started.
With 96% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews from its demo phase, Hell Clock is already winning over fans of ARPGs and roguelikes alike. If you’ve been craving tight gameplay, rich narrative roots, and a fresh cultural lens, it’s time to wind up that clock.
Grab Hell Clock on Steam now—and prepare to battle the demons of history one run at a time.