The Book of Aaru is a roguelite set in ancient Egypt, blending history with sci-fi - out today

From Press Release:

Prague, May 27, 2025 – The Book of Aaru, a dark sci-fi roguelite set in a myth-infused vision of Ancient Egypt, is now officially available on Steam, itch.io, and the EA Store. Developed by indie team Amenti Studio, the game launches today with a 10% launch discount on Steam for the first 14 days.

The full release supports 11 languages: English, Czech, Polish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Russian.

The Book of Aaru delivers a deep, immersive gameplay experience

Inspired by games like Hades and Curse of the Dead Gods, Aaru puts its own twist on the roguelite formula—with destructible environments, secret dimensions, and a time-slowing mechanic that becomes a weapon in your hands. Your initiative is rewarded, not just your progression. Every room tells a story. Every run feels different.

Key Features

Isometric Action Rogue-lite: Engage in slow-paced, tactical action gameplay from an isometric perspective.
Rich Level Design: Experience unique trap sequences and environmental storytelling in every scene.
Randomly Sorted Levels: Each run offers a new experience with randomly assembled environments.
Dual-Wielding Combat System: Master the art of wielding two weapons and unleashing devastating combo finishers by chaining various attacks.
Active Meta-Progression: Be rewarded for extra initiative—not just for winning levels.
Time-Slowing Mechanic: Transform slow time into a tool of destruction and invincibility.
Glyph Upgrade System: Enhance your character by combining Glyphs and Armor. Acquire unique perks from glyphs and amplify their potential using armor.
Craftable Power-Ups: Forge temporary power-ups mid-expedition to ensure smoother progress while weighing the costs against valuable meta-progression materials.
Weapon Classes: Each class offers distinct attacks, allowing you to switch gameplay styles and strategies with every weapon.
Devastating Sandstorms: Survive the challenge of being pursued by a sandstorm that demolishes everything it swallows.