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Traumatarium Penitent

$39.99 USD
$39.99 USD
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A roguelike dungeon crawler with permadeath and permanent upgrades. Each run is short, sharp, and brutal.

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)

Content Descriptors: Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes

Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers, play as a Penitent knight sent to quell an insurrection. Manage resources, survive tough dungeons, and face the growing threat of the Ebon Legion in this dark fantasy adventure.

  • Three themed dungeons
  • Manage vitality and health carefully
  • Stunning pixel graphics pushing hardware limits
  • Password system for classic portable gaming feel
  • Battery-less saving
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Dungeon Crawler
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Eligos Games
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 3+ Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Eligos Games

Location

New York City

How It Started

My interest started during the COVID lockdown – just looking for something creative to fill the time. I discovered GB Studio and became obsessed with pushing its limitations. The more I explored what it could do, the more seriously I took game development.

Other Games / Projects

I began with a few horror titles like Neighbor and Bitterroot. After that, I started developing the Traumatarium series. The next chapters – Obelisk and Catacombs of Tracia – are currently in the works.

Fun Fact

I usually approach development from a graphic design perspective first. I’m drawn to the world-building and visuals of the Game Boy – it’s always the foundation I build from. The aesthetic drives everything else.

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I’ve always loved dungeon crawlers, and it felt like a genre that hadn’t really been explored deeply on the Game Boy. So I decided to slowly build on it, layer by layer, with each new iteration.

What Makes This Game Special

Honestly, it started as something just for me – something I wanted to play myself. Seeing people connect with it has been incredibly humbling. That personal origin makes it all the more meaningful.

You'll Love This If...

You love exploring eerie worlds, figuring out punishing mechanics, and soaking in detailed pixel art.

Inspiration / Influences

Too many to name! But a few big ones: Mörk Borg, Warhammer Quest (1995), and classic adventure comics. I’ve tried to mash up all the nerdy things I loved growing up into this world.

Favorite Feature

It’s all about the moments of discovery – when you reach a new area and get to take in the world I’ve built. I especially love working on the background details that help bring those places to life.

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 56 reviews
56 reviews
  • Tony R.
    Verified Buyer
    20 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    One of my favorite dungeon crawlers.

    It's very hard but super satisfying to make it through the game by the skin of your teeth. Great visuals and music only held back by a pretty long password system.

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  • Jeremy C.
    Verified Buyer
    3 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Better than expected

    Traumatarium Penitent is a tough, old-school dungeon crawler with striking pixel visuals and deep exploration that feels right at home on the ModRetro Chromatic and Game Boy hardware. You’ll manage health and resources as you delve through challenging dungeons and battle enemies in classic turn-based encounters. Its retro password save system and thoughtful design give it real nostalgic charm, making it a rewarding pick for fans of gritty adventure games.

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  • Bryan A.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Old school dungeon crawling

    Haven’t played this title much as of yet, but it looks pretty good even on the original Game Boy. Having played be original Traumatarium a tad deeper, Penitent seems to have made additions and improvements.

    Looking forward to getting into this one deeper.

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  • William L.
    Verified Buyer
    6 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Game

    Loving this game! While the gameplay is pretty simple, it's pretty addictive and the art is incredible!

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  • Billy M.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Classic

    Little difficult but fun. Wish it didn’t use password saves

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