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Death by Scrolling

Terrible Toybox · Apr 16, 2026

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch

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Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

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PC

Critic 6.4 (2 critics) · Gamer 7.7

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Critic reviews

  • RPGFan

    May 01, 2026

    5.2
    Death by Scrolling works as a game, but is lacking as an overall experience. Graphics 70 Sound 50 Gameplay 55 Control 85 Story 50 Overall Score 52 DISCLAIMER This article is based on a free copy of a game/album provided to RPGFan by the publisher or PR firm.
  • gram.pl

    Dec 05, 2025

    7.5
    Death by Scrolling to gra, w której - tak czy inaczej - syndrom jeszcze jednego runa jest jak najbardziej obecny niezależnie od tego, czy zginęliśmy już na początku przez własną głupotę, czy też później, kiedy szło nam naprawdę dobrze.

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