Chako

Chako is an isometric action roguelite with pixel art, automatic attacks and tabletop RPG mechanics. You navigate a procedurally generated, 19-stage dungeon, survive enemy swarms and collect loot to upgrade your main base. Each run leads toward a fight with the dark lord Backi and the dark knight Kago.

Combat and choices

In combat nodes, your character automatically attacks the nearest enemy. You control movement and your dash to dodge swarms, find good positioning and combine spells. Level up during combat and choose from spell and stat cards to increase your power.

The dungeon has nine node types. Event nodes present more than 30 text-based events resolved by hidden d20 rolls that depend on stats such as Damage and Intelligence. High stats grant bonuses and low stats deduct them; success can bring major rewards, while failure can cause dangerous debuffs.

At DreamTrap nodes, defeat elite enemies within a time limit to spawn a DreamTrap Stone. Choose one of three buffs from a set of nine powerful, run-exclusive options. Trade nodes let you spend gold on exclusive Lapisia stones and legendary gear, while Bathhouse nodes let you recover health before the next battle.

Upgrade your base

Death returns you to your main base with resources to spend on permanent upgrades. The MageNPC offers 16 spells to unlock with gold and scrolls; unlocked spells appear as combat cards, and choosing the same spell up to six times increases its damage, speed and area of effect.

The Blacksmith upgrades weapons and armor to +3, and lets you insert Lapisia stones into special sockets for customized stat boosts. The Merchant and Prep Panel offer outfits, weapons, runes and stat-boosting potions. You can also collect rare dungeon flowers and gold to buy one-time Aura Buffs from hidden NPCs, unlocked by defeating regional bosses.

Defeating enemies earns skill points to spend across 16 stats for permanent character growth. You can accumulate up to 15 points, with a maximum of five in each skill, and reset and redistribute them at any time for a small gold fee.

Dungeon runs

Each run follows a procedural path through 19 stages and three themed zones: Green, Red and Purple. Rain, snow, fog and wind effects change as you progress.

Global competition

The HighScores leaderboard tracks dungeon runs, ranking them by completion time and damage taken. You compete with players around the world to finish as quickly as possible while taking the least damage.