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Traumatarium Penitent

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
83 Reviews
$39.99 USD
$39.99 USD
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A roguelike dungeon crawler with permadeath and permanent upgrades. Each run is short, sharp, and brutal.

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)

Content Descriptors: Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes

Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers, play as a Penitent knight sent to quell an insurrection. Manage resources, survive tough dungeons, and face the growing threat of the Ebon Legion in this dark fantasy adventure.

  • Three themed dungeons
  • Manage vitality and health carefully
  • Stunning pixel graphics pushing hardware limits
  • Password system for classic portable gaming feel
  • Battery-less saving
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Dungeon Crawler
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Eligos Games
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 3+ Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Eligos Games

Location

New York City

How It Started

My interest started during the COVID lockdown – just looking for something creative to fill the time. I discovered GB Studio and became obsessed with pushing its limitations. The more I explored what it could do, the more seriously I took game development.

Other Games / Projects

I began with a few horror titles like Neighbor and Bitterroot. After that, I started developing the Traumatarium series. The next chapters – Obelisk and Catacombs of Tracia – are currently in the works.

Fun Fact

I usually approach development from a graphic design perspective first. I’m drawn to the world-building and visuals of the Game Boy – it’s always the foundation I build from. The aesthetic drives everything else.

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I’ve always loved dungeon crawlers, and it felt like a genre that hadn’t really been explored deeply on the Game Boy. So I decided to slowly build on it, layer by layer, with each new iteration.

What Makes This Game Special

Honestly, it started as something just for me – something I wanted to play myself. Seeing people connect with it has been incredibly humbling. That personal origin makes it all the more meaningful.

You'll Love This If...

You love exploring eerie worlds, figuring out punishing mechanics, and soaking in detailed pixel art.

Inspiration / Influences

Too many to name! But a few big ones: Mörk Borg, Warhammer Quest (1995), and classic adventure comics. I’ve tried to mash up all the nerdy things I loved growing up into this world.

Favorite Feature

It’s all about the moments of discovery – when you reach a new area and get to take in the world I’ve built. I especially love working on the background details that help bring those places to life.

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 83 reviews
83 reviews
  • Samuel F.
    Verified Buyer
    21 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fun and nostalgic

    I’m having lots of fun with this game. It takes little getting used to, but when you get the hang of it, it’s great. Really enjoy the password system. Definitely recommend playing this game on the chromatic

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  • Zachary L.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Point and Click

    Decent game Scratches that Exploring itch a shame that it doesn't go for longer.

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  • Nicholas C.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Steep learning curve, but very cool

    The art alone is a massive achievement and I have to give many kudos there. I just find the difficulty curve to be very steep, and the encounter rate is unusually low. This is a weird complaint to me given that I’ve almost always complained about such rates being too high, but it’s a chore to grind for the few gold you absolutely must find to progress at times.

    That said, this is a minor complaint that doesn’t significantly impact my enjoyment - just a thing to note that may bother some more than others. I’ll be back for many more runs here!

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  • Todd C.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good design still trying to figure it out

    Fun game. Still learning the ropes.

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  • Darrell M.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    This game will kick the living shat outta you! Play it now.

    A must have rage quitter game bait I love it I keep coming back for more punishment... Buy it now 😆

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