News: Gritty roguelike The Novice: Animal Kingdom announced for PC
Indie developer Louvet Valentin announced the gritty fast-paced roguelike
The Novice: Animal Kingdom,
where the line between man and nature breaks down. Dropped into an unforgiving wilderness, players must
survive escalating waves of enraged wildlife while climbing the ranks of an adventurer’s guild.
Inspired by modern roguelikes like Vampire Survivors, but delivered through a grounded and realistic visual style, The Novice is built in Unreal Engine and offers a fresh, brutal take on the genre.
The rogulike bullet-hell experience will include plenty of visual and gameplay features.
✪ Survive the Onslaughts
Fight off increasingly aggressive waves of wild animals that escalate in speed, numbers, and tactics.
✪ Guild Ranking Progression
Level up through the F to A guild ranks to unlock abilities, passives, and maps in each run.
✪ High-Intensity Action
Quick sessions with long-term progression hooks to keep players coming back for more.
✪ Realistic Art Style
Built with Unreal Engine, the game features gritty, grounded visuals that stand apart from
pixel or cartoon-style roguelikes.
✪ No Two Runs Alike
Procedural waves, randomized upgrades, and a wide variety of enemies make each session unique.
The gritty and realistic roguelike
The Novice: Animal Kingdom
is now available for wishlisting on Steam. The full release on PC is planned for Q3, 2025.
The first commercial release from Valentin Louvet is combining a love for hardcore roguelikes with a desire to
create a visually immersive, survival-driven experience.