SomeSide

SomeSide is a 2D side-scrolling action roguelike for solo play or 2–4 player co-op. Explore alien forests, cross crystalline canyons, and venture into ancient ruins. Collect equipment, build powerful combinations, and face a threat that grows with time.

The game draws inspiration from Risk of Rain and CodeSide, the Russian AI Cup 2019 challenge. My goal is to bring platforming, mouse-directed aiming, and evolving item builds together—making movement, attack direction, and equipment choices all matter.

• Aim freely. Find your fighting style. Aim with your mouse while running and jumping through combat. Start as the ranged Ranger or melee Vanguard, then discover new weapons and active equipment along the way.
• Collect items—and consider the trade-offs. The current version includes 24 stackable relics, 8 primary weapons, and 8 active equipment options across four rarity tiers. Loot stays on the ground until you choose to pick it up, giving you time to inspect its effects. Some powerful items come at a cost, and relics can visibly change your character’s appearance.
• Three regions, distinct enemies. Dodge lunging creatures and spore attacks in the forest, charging beasts and burrowing ambushes in the canyon, then face tracking sentries and teleporting attackers among the ruins. Nine regular enemy types and three bosses demand different approaches.
• Balance exploration against time. Exploring new areas triggers encounters, while the threat continues to rise as the run progresses. Search for more supplies, or challenge the boss before things get harder. Every main route is accessible without movement upgrades; extra abilities open up shortcuts.
• Survive together. Combine different builds, revive fallen teammates, and fight your way through all three stages.

SomeSide is actively in development. Feedback on combat feel, balance, visuals, and the co-op experience is welcome.

Current version: Windows, keyboard and mouse. Supports solo play and 2–4 player direct-IP co-op. Multiplayer requires a LAN or a reachable host address; public matchmaking and automatic NAT traversal are not currently available.

SomeSide is an independent project and is not officially affiliated with its inspirations.