Rotwood, Don’t Starve Developer’s New Game, Enters Steam Early Access

Klei Entertainment’s Rotwood, a co-op hack-and-slash title with rogue-like elements, is now live for PC via Steam Early Access. Retailing for $10.99, it’s ten percent off until May 8th. Check out the launch trailer below.

The scenario is familiar, with the world under attack from corrupted beasts. Players must venture through the titular Rotwood to stop them, but that’s only the beginning. One must also rely on various skills and leverage different builds to survive encounters and take down bosses. Of course, you can also team with up to

The early access version of Rotwood currently features four biomes (with four difficulty levels) and weapon classes. Progressing through the location unlocks new options to upgrade your town base, unlock new powers and more. Additional bosses, biomes, and items will go live throughout early access.

Though it hasn’t earmarked a date for the full launch, Klei notes that its projects usually take “one to two years.” The price will also increase “in steps” through early access and before the game exits.