When the Road Darkens

When the Road Darkens is a cooperative boss-rush game where you fight alone or with up to three other players. Dodge telegraphed attacks, use abilities and coordinate your timing to defeat bosses across different stages. Each defeat gives you a chance to learn the encounters and push further.

Customize your Vessel

You can customize your Vessel and try different abilities and their upgrades without restraints. Choose upgrades along the way to improve your abilities or buff yourself and your team. Loot and improve your Vessel with over 100 unique items, and banish items you do not want to encounter during a run. You can also upgrade your Soul to improve your stats with any Vessel.

Bosses and difficulty

The game features more than 20 unique bosses across different stages and five difficulty levels. Its raid-like mechanics reward teamwork and timing, and you can play solo or online with up to three other players, for four players total.

Abilities and teamwork

There are multiple abilities, each with five upgrades to try. When you die, you can spectate the other players or revive them. You can also slap your friends.