About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.
Cordels & Spells
Action roguelite with co-op, deep builds, and unique 2D attacks
Cordels & Spells is a fast-paced action roguelite focused on quick runs, powerful combinations, and highly responsive 2D combat. Play solo or in two-player co-op and fight through chaotic arenas while shaping your strategy using Cordels that define your build and Enchanted Cordels that unlock unique attacks.
Every run plays differently.
Gameplay at the Core
- Frenetic 2D combat with fluid animations, clear visual readability, and impactful feedback
- True roguelite experience: procedural maps, unpredictable enemies, and meta progression
- Fast, intense runs designed for constant experimentation
- Permadeath with persistent progression, unlocking new Cordels, weapons, and characters
Cordels, Builds & Unique Attacks
- Cordels act as build-defining perks, shaping passives, modifiers, and synergies
- Enchanted Cordels unlock unique attacks, special abilities, and powerful active effects
- Combine build Cordels + Enchanted Cordels to create aggressive, defensive, or hybrid playstyles
- Every choice changes the rhythm, range, and flow of combat
Solo or Two-Player Co-op
- Play solo and master every system
- Or jump into two-player co-op, combining builds, unique attacks, and complementary roles
- Co-op is fast, chaotic, and designed to keep the action flowing
Strong Theme & Visual Identity
- Stylized 2D visuals inspired by woodcut art and cordel literature
- Expressive animations that give weight to every hit and ability
- Forró- and baião-inspired soundtrack driving the pace of combat
Weapons, Synergies & Real Decisions
- Equip up to 3 weapons, switching between melee and ranged combat
- Synergies between weapons, Cordels, and Enchanted Cordels create unexpected effects
- Builds evolve mid-run, demanding fast decisions under pressure
🔥 Intense roguelite action, deep builds, unique attacks, and strategic co-op in a bold Brazilian fantasy.
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- OS *
- Windows 7 or superior
- Processor
- 1.8GHz
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
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