Have you ever felt trapped in an endless spiral? Spiral is not just a game—it’s a psychological journey into gambling addiction and the struggle to escape it.

This inverse roguelike challenges players with a paradox: every use of the slot machine provides an instant advantage but inflicts lasting debuffs, making each run progressively harder. The more you chase shortcuts, the more unsustainable survival becomes.

Face three symbolic bosses: Judgment, Withdrawal, and Slotter (Gambling Addiction itself), before reaching the final choice. Will you break free from the cycle, or be tempted one last time?

There are no good or bad endings, only human ones. The last boss isn’t the game, it’s you.

The theme of evolution in Spiral is reflected through its core mechanic: a player's progression is not about accumulating power but about learning to let go. Unlike traditional roguelikes where each run makes the player stronger, Spiral enforces a cycle of self-inflicted debilitation. Every time the player succumbs to temptation and uses the slot machine, they gain a temporary advantage at the cost of a permanent debuff that carries over to future runs. The only way to "evolve" is to resist, breaking free from the cycle of self-destruction.

This mirrors the real-life struggle of addiction: each relapse makes recovery harder, reinforcing negative patterns until the only way forward is to stop feeding the habit. The bosses represent psychological barriers—self-judgment, withdrawal, and addiction itself—forcing the player to confront the consequences of their choices. True evolution in Spiral is not about gaining strength but about overcoming dependency.

By refusing to use the slot machine, the player actively sheds their burdens, reclaiming lost potential. The game doesn’t present a binary win-or-lose scenario but instead challenges players to decide their own fate. Evolution, in this context, is the ability to recognize destructive cycles and choose to break them.

Controls

• Movement: WASD
• Run: Shift
• Jump: Space
• Dash: Left Mouse Click
• Interact (use slot machine): F
• Invulnerability (debug): F1
• Instantly defeat enemy (debug): F11
• Open/Close PauseMenu: ESC

Confront Your Demons

1. The Accusator of Self-Judgment
   • A self-punishing entity. Dodge its accusatory attacks.
   • Mechanics: Evade charging strikes and rotating laser beams.
2. The Craving of Abstinence
   • A desperate, trembling manifestation. Avoid its erratic attacks and resist its pleas for "just one more spin."
   • Mechanics: Face the boss directly to damage it, as looking away heals it. Redirect projectiles from the cups to hit the boss, stunning it for a few seconds.
3. Slotter, The Incarnation of Gambling
   • The final boss—your own dependency. A colossal slot machine that bombards you with coins and illusions of wealth.
   • Mechanics: Each time the boss attacks, it loses some health. Dodge the attacks until it can no longer tempt you.

Boosts & Debuffs

Boosts:

• Speed Boost: Increases movement speed for 30 seconds.
• Jump Boost: Increases jump height for 60 seconds.
• Spam Dash: Removes dash cooldown for 30 seconds.
• Double Jump: Grants an extra jump for 30 seconds.
• Invulnerability: Player becomes immune to damage for 15 seconds.

Debuffs:

• Reduced Speed: Movement speed is reduced by 25%.
• Increased Dash Cooldown: Dash cooldown increases to 4 seconds.
• Reduced Max Health: Maximum health is reduced to 2 hearts.