Don’t Die, Collect Loot Enters Steam Early Access With Chaotic Loot-Fueled Mayhem

Retro-inspired roguelite ARPG mixes bullet-hell combat, absurd loot, and endless builds

• Don't Die, Collect Loot launches in Steam Early Access for $9.99 with a 20% discount.

• Players dive into roguelite bullet-hell action with three unique hero classes.

• Early Access will expand with new classes, biomes, bosses, and player-driven balancing.

A Loot-Crazed Adventure Begins

Solo developer Dan Makes Video Games , in partnership with indie.io , has launched Don't Die, Collect Loot into Steam Early Access. The game, priced at $9.99 USD with a 20% launch discount, blends scrolling arcade gameplay with bullet-hell chaos and an over-the-top loot system where the ultimate goal is to become hilariously overpowered.

Despite its tongue-in-cheek title, death is far from the end. Players will explore procedurally generated memoriesof a frozen world after a mysterious catastrophe, battling endless waves of enemies that drop cartloads of loot. Every run pushes players to sift through gear, unlock lore fragments, and grow stronger with each attempt.

Classes, Builds, and Mayhem

At launch, players can choose from three hero classes:

• Adventurer– brute force combat with blades and blunt weapons.

• Arcanist– spell-slinging destruction with arcane magic.

• Beastmaster– summoning minions to overwhelm enemies.

Each class features dozens of skills, and when combined with thousands of loot variations and modifiers, players can create endless builds. Breaking the game's mechanics isn't just allowed—it's encouraged.

Two additional classes, including rogue and archer archetypes, are planned for Early Access, along with new biomes, bosses, and an "uber" endgame encounter.

Built With the Community

While Don't Die, Collect Loot is the vision of one developer, Dan Marchand, Early Access ensures that the community plays a vital role in shaping its balance. With hundreds of skills, thousands of item properties, and deep crafting options, feedback will be critical to keeping the chaos fun, fair, and rewarding.

Dan describes the design as "just as fun to play within the rules as it is to bend and break them."

Availability

Don't Die, Collect Loot is available now in Early Access on Steam. Players can follow Dan Makes Video Gameson X/Twitter for updates, roadmap reveals, and upcoming content announcements.

About Dan Makes Games and indie.io

Dan Marchandhas been making games since he was 11 years old, driven by a fascination with the inner workings of the NES. Don't Die, Collect Loot represents a lifelong dream and his most ambitious project to date.

indie.iois home to more than 100 independent video games and creators. The platform provides resources, services, and tools to empower indie developers, fostering a diverse and vibrant gaming community.

This story was originally reported by GameDaily on Sep 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the Games section. Add GameDaily as a Preferred Source by clicking here.