Welcome, Clockmakers, to the fight for Canudos!

After years of hard work, we at Rogue Snail are THRILLED to finally reveal our game Hell Clock to the world.

Dive into the dark fantasy world of Hell Clock, where ultra-fast Path-of-Exile-like action meets roguelike mechanics. Set in Brazil’s 19th century War of Canudos, a significant conflict in the history of the country, take on the role of Pajeú, a formerly enslaved person thrust into a demon-filled purgatory in an eternal battle for truth. 

Blast through dungeons. Gain inhuman power. The Hell Clock is ticking! Visit the Steam page now to take part in the limited-time playtest. 

“When we started working on this game we asked ourselves, ‘What would it be like if an entire Diablo season or Path of Exile league took just 20 minutes?’ And that’s what Hell Clock is: a roguelike that encourages aggressive and fast gameplay,” said Mark Venturelli, CEO and Creative Director at Rogue Snail. “Hell Clock is also a very personal project for all of us at Rogue Snail. In my 17-year career, this is my first project primarily voiced in Brazilian Portuguese, and also based entirely on Brazilian history and culture. We feel like we’re ready to tell our version of the Canudos story – not only to the whole world, but also to many fellow Brazilians who might not be fully aware of its grim events and repercussions which can still be felt to this day.”

Hell Clock features: 

• Race Against Time – Every second counts as you battle the undead forces of your oppressors. Risk delving deeper for precious loot and face the nightmarish incarnations of those who sought to bury the truth.
• Forge Unstoppable Builds – Hunt down ancient Relics infused with the strength of resistance. Create devastating combinations that channel Canudos’s unbreakable spirit into unstoppable power.
• Unleash Hellish Power – Master a diverse selection of devastating abilities born from righteous fury. Dance through hordes with lightning-fast knife strikes, smash enemies with Canudos’ great bell, or rain rapid-fire death from your trusty sidearm.
• Rewrite History – Each descent brings new chances to right historical wrongs. Discover unique combinations of Blessings to evolve your build as you face the demons of Brazil’s dark past, present, and future.
• Fight At Your Own Pace – Whether you seek a brutal test against history’s oppressors or a thoughtful journey of justice, Hell Clock adapts to your path. Remove all time pressure with Relaxed Mode, or push your limits in Hardcore mode.
• Vengeance Never Ends – Experience a complete three-act story campaign, then test your perfectly-tuned builds in the challenging Endgame where your gear, abilities, and playstyle are pushed to their limits.

Tell Us What You Think

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to make our crazy blend of ARPG and Rogue-lite come to life and fulfill its full potential! The Hell Clock DEMO is now live for all players, and now it’s time for you to experience the first floors of this brutal journey.

Step into Pajeú’s nightmare, a twisted purgatory where the horrors of the War of Canudos refuse to be forgotten. Trapped in an endless cycle of bloodshed, he must fight through monstrous echoes of the past and face the torment of history itself.

Join our Discord or use Steam Community to give us feedback – this is an early version, and we want to build this game alongside the community. Just be respectful and not a blood-crazed demon from the depths of Hell – that’ll probably increase the chances we’ll read your ideas and take them seriously.

In the Hell Clock Community on Discord you can also connect directly with the devs to share your feedback in real-time, exchange builds and strategies with fellow players, and dive into discussions with a passionate community.

Thank You

…and that’s about it for today! Thank you SO much for taking part in this early journey of Hell Clock. This is a very special game for us, and hopefully, over the next few months, it can become a bit special for you, as well.

See you on the other side!

~Rogue Snail Team