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Golden Self playtest

by Lightning Oath

A fast paced action roguelike focused on precision combat and punishing boss fights. Embark on a mythic journey to discover your Golden Self.

Request access Steam store page

It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.

How to join the Golden Self playtest

Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
Request access to the Golden Self playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.

Golden Self is a surreal action roguelike about confronting the fragments of who you are.

Battle inner demons, explore shifting dreamscapes, and uncover the truth waiting at your Core.

Fast, responsive combat where every strike matters.

Chain dodges, abilities, and weapon forms to survive the ever-changing trials of your mind.

Unlock powers that alter your playstyle with each run.

Experiment with builds, abilities, and relics as you grow stronger or spiral deeper.

Every run is another chance to understand yourself.

Adapt, overcome, and descend again, drawing from a pool of over 440 items.

Explore the seven different endings, each revealing a different piece of the Golden Self.

So what are you waiting for?

Developed by Lightning Oath, a solo developer

From the game's Steam page.