Tired of saving the world? Feel like the heroes get all the glory while the villains, with their intricate lairs and compelling motivations, are unfairly maligned? A fantastic deal on Steam is here to scratch that particular itch, letting you unleash your inner dark lord for less than the price of a coffee.
For a limited time, the critically acclaimed roguelite RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead is on sale for a staggering 90% off, slashing its price from $29.99 to a mere $2.99. According to price-tracking site SteamDB, this matches the absolute lowest price the game has ever been, making it the perfect opportunity to experience a dungeon crawler from the other side of the tomb.
Be the Catastrophe, Not the Hero
At its core, Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a familiar roguelite experience, but with a brilliantly dark twist that flips the entire genre on its head. You don't play a brave adventurer delving into dungeons. Instead, you take on the role of the eponymous Iratus, a powerful necromancer who has finally broken free from centuries of imprisonment. His goal is not to negotiate or understand, but to exact revenge and unleash death and destruction upon the mortal realm that caged him.
The key to his campaign of terror? A relentless, ever-growing army of the undead. Iratus doesn't fight alone; he raises his minions from the very corpses of his fallen enemies. As you battle through the forces of light, you'll command a gruesome roster of skeletons, vampires, banshees, and other monstrosities, each eager to do their master's bidding.
Tactical, Turn-Based Mayhem with a Darkest Dungeon Vibe
If the combat system looks familiar to fans of tactical RPGs, there's a good reason. German gaming magazine GameStar specifically highlighted the strong and satisfying similarities between Iratus's combat and that of the genre classic, Darkest Dungeon.
Battles are tense, turn-based affairs where your four monstrous units face off against four heroic adversaries. Success isn't just about raw power; it demands smart positioning, clever skill combinations, and the strategic application of debilitating status effects. One wrong move can spell disaster, a feeling amplified by the game's roguelite nature. A single defeat on your campaign of conquest means a permanent game over, forcing you to start your dark reign anew from the very beginning.
Praise for Depth and Customization
Beyond its compelling villain premise, Iratus has been praised for its remarkable tactical depth. In its review, GameStar particularly highlighted the game's "enormous variety of units." With more than 20 different undead minions to unlock and deploy, players have immense flexibility in building and adapting their nightmarish teams. The game also offers extensive customization options for both Iratus himself and his minions, allowing you to tailor your playstyle and create truly terrifying synergies.
No game is perfect, and the review did point out a few drawbacks. The story and overall presentation were noted as areas that fall a bit short of the high bar set by the gameplay, and some unit balancing could use refinement. Despite this, the overall package was deemed very solid, earning a score of 75 out of 100 from GameStar.
This sentiment is echoed across the industry. On Metacritic, Iratus holds a respectable Metascore of 78 and a User Score of 7.5. Perhaps most tellingly, the Steam community has been even more generous, with the game boasting a "Very Positive" rating from over 8,000 user reviews, with roughly 85% of them being positive.
Ready to build your undead army?
You can find Iratus: Lord of the Dead on Steam here.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/807120/Iratus_Lord_of_the_Dead
And for those who prefer their villainy on the go, good news: Iratus is officially verified as "Playable" on the Steam Deck. (If you're still looking to pick up Valve's handheld PC, it's currently available for about $440 on Amazon).
Don't Miss This Killer Deal
This deep discount is a steal for fans of challenging tactical RPGs and roguelites. For just $3, Iratus: Lord of the Dead offers dozens of hours of strategic, undead-raising fun from a wonderfully fresh perspective.
Act quickly, though. This 90% discount, which brings the game back to its historical low price, is only available on Steam until November 3. After that, Iratus will return to his slumber—or at least, his $30 price tag.
