ByteRogue Steam news

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• Review score100% positive
• Total reviews8
• Release dateJul 24, 2025
• Developer11clock
• PublisherChronicle Bench

Genres: Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: 11clockPublisher: Chronicle Bench

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ByteRogue Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Update v1.3.0.0 (Reworked progression system!) - 25 September 2025

  Unlocking game modes requires clearing previous game modes instead of earning enough trophies"Remix Modes" now has a fun blurbWe've noticed players struggling to progress to the later game modes, so we decided to overhaul the progression system entirely. Now, trophies aren't needed to progress and purely serve as a ranking system. You just need to clear the previous game mode (with or without earned trophies) to unlock the next one. We still encourage players to collect gems and go for those trophies, since this is when the game is at its best, but now it's entirely up to you on how much you want to challenge yourself. Do you want to just rush to the stairs and simply try to survive, or do you want to collect as many gems as you can and go for those elusive gem medals?This does mean that the Finale is easier to access as well, but it's still a fairly difficult challenge, especially if y…

• Update v1.2.6.0 - 5 August 2025

  - Gamepad Input: Can now use right analog stick for directional input

• Update v1.2.5.0 - 1 August 2025

  - Updated boss music with enhanced melody- "Challenges" renamed to "Remix Modes" and is a different colorThe composer (Momentvm) enhanced the melody in the boss music when working on the OST mixes, so I requested for it to be included in the game since it sounds cool.I noticed that the "Challenges" button under the "Standard" game mode was easily overlooked, which isn't desirable since it's where the majority of ByteRogue's content is located. I am hoping that this button looks more important now.

• Update v1.2.4.1 - 25 July 2025

  - Made the controls a lot more visible

• Update v1.2.4.0 - 25 July 2025

  - Updated game over screen's text to further clarify what the gems are for.

• ByteRogue is out now! - 24 July 2025

  You can now buy ByteRogue during its introductory 25% discount! You can also spend slightly more to bundle our previous game Earth Overclocked with it through the Chronicle Bench bundle (Earth Overclocked is 80% off right now).

• Full Release Details - 19 July 2025

  With ByteRogue's full release on July 24th coming soon, I would like to provide info on what this entails.The game will be launching on Windows, but it has been tested to work on Steam Deck through Proton (hopefully Valve verifies this at some point). If you have played the demo, your save file should carry over to the full version through Steam Cloud.The full release will feature 9 game modes, including the base Beginner and Standard modes as well as 7 challenge modes, each one remixing the rules in different ways to keep the experience fresh. The last challenge mode may provide a nice little surprise as well. ;)The game will be fully priced at $2.55 USD, but will have a launch discount. We'll also be selling a bundle that includes our previous game Earth Overclocked.Looking forward to releasing Chronicle Bench's first project in over 9 years! It's good to be back!

• Demo Update v1.2.2.1 - 9 July 2025

  Fixed menu music not playing correctly on game open (it was skipping the first few seconds)More behind-the-scenes changes to prepare for full release

• Demo Update v1.2.1.1 (Spell Buffs and QoL!) - 8 July 2025

  This update provides buffs to a couple of spells and adds some QoL. More importantly, this update is preparing the game for its full release on July 24th!Dash and Block can now be used point-blankDash does nothing point-blank, but lets you throw the spell awayBlock has a new secret technique when used point-blank (Try it out!)Added clarity to Spells UIAdded tip to "How to Play" section to encourage players to figure out the game's intricaciesChanged color coding of game modes in main menuChanged tip on last floor to defeat the bossLots of behind-the-scenes changes to prepare for full release

• Demo Update v1.1.2.0 - 17 June 2025

  - Greatly mitigated enemies erroneously skipping their turns despite having tiles to move to (turns in this game are supposed to always be forced when able)- Losing in a mode that you already cleared no longer shows highest floor, in its place a reminder that you need to win for gems to count for trophies- F11 now toggles fullscreen (independent of the ingame setting)- Function keys can no longer be bound to (reserved for possible future shortcuts)- Further clarified Refresh Mode text

• Demo Update v1.1.1.0 - 14 June 2025

  Reorganized the main menu to be less cluttered

• Demo Update v1.1.0.0 (Beginner Mode!) - 14 June 2025

  I have noticed players struggling with the demo, so I decided to remedy this with a new mode to help ease in new players! Unfortunately, I also had to remove the Bomb Storage challenge mode from the demo to maintain its size. Sorry about that, but you'll be able to play it again in the full release! (If you played Bomb Storage already, its progress will carry over to the full version.)- NEW: Beginner Mode, which has reduced starting enemies, no bad crates, and an easier boss- Standard Mode requires a bronze trophy from Beginner Mode to unlock (stays unlocked if you already earned a trophy before this update)- Refresh Mode now requires 2 trophies to unlock- Removed Bomb Storage Mode from demo (Sorry, demo is getting too big!)- Locked game modes now show their names in the menu- Changed Refresh Mode's description to clarify the increased enemies

• Demo Update v1.0.3.0 - 3 June 2025

  - Quit and Retry buttons can now also be used to deselect the current spell - In the main menu, Action2 button now shortcuts to the Quit option instead of instantly closing the game unless the Quit option is already selected

• Demo Update v1.0.2.0 - 1 June 2025

  - All input is no longer detected when game is inactive - "Other Modes" is renamed to "Challenge Modes" - Added a couple more enemies to "Refresh Mode" to make it slightly harder

• Demo Update v1.0.1.0 - 31 May 2025

  - Added version info in main menu - Reduced visual importance of "highest floor" stat - Changed bomb sprite to look less like a coin

• ByteRogue Demo Out Now! - 23 May 2025

  ByteRogue is a new minimalist tactical roguelike where you loot a warehouse and cast spells to outsmart security robots. Your goal is to collect as many gems as possible before making a quick getaway. Each turn, you'll need to carefully choose between battling robots, snatching pickups, or making a run for it. The demo is available now featuring the first 3 game modes, with the full release scheduled for July 24th, 2025. Please try the demo and wishlist the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3647870/ByteRogue/

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