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Runback is a roguelite platform party fighter which gives you and your friends three characters to choose from: the sword-wielding Paladin, the knuckle-cracking Brawler, and the crafty Artificer. This is an online roguelite party fighter where the phrase 'best-of-five' takes on a whole new meaning, and you spend points between fights to evolve your character, turn the tide, or simply cement your dominance over your friends.

The core gameplay loop centers on competitive matches where defeat is not the end—it's a setup for adaptation. The real winners are the ones who mutate and upgrade their builds wisely, grabbing the perfect upgrades when they appear to completely change the game. The loser of each round gets double the money to spend, so if you're tired of your friend always winning then this is the game for you.

Over 200+ distinct upgrades are available to purchase and combine between rounds. 2-4 player Online and Local Multiplayer mean that you'll always have someone(s) to knock around, and over 30+ different maps mean you'll never run out of places to play. You can mix fast-fall and looping to drop through the bottom blast-zone and launch a sudden surprise attack from above. Send a holographic duplicate with boosted knockback jumping into the void to edgeguard without risking your real self.

Runback differentiates itself through its roguelite progression system applied to competitive fighting. Rather than static character abilities, every match unfolds differently based on the upgrades you acquire. This creates a dynamic where skilled adaptation matters as much as mechanical execution. The dev has confirmed the game sold 165,000 copies, which is really great for such a small game.

The game appeals to players who enjoy platform fighters like Super Smash Bros. but want asymmetrical progression mechanics that reward comebacks and strategic build-crafting. It's designed for both casual local multiplayer sessions and competitive online play, with accessibility through its forgiving economy system that gives losing players resources to mount a comeback.