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Traumatarium Penitent

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
75 Reviews
$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 75 reviews
75 reviews
  • Eric B.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Super simple and easy to lose yourself in.

    It's amazing how much lineage one can get from just a simple cartridge. It looks good, it sounds good, and the game play isn't a huge commitment. Big recommendation to try this title in particular.

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  • Roy F.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Hard game but awesome

    Super cool design but it’s a bit hard, will need to practice it.

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  • Bradley L.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    GAME

    IS HARD

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  • Kennedy E.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Traumatarium Penitent

    Great game and game play.

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  • Joseph M.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Traumatarium Review

    The game feels like a jigsaw puzzle. You’ll start off with no clue what to do, but each run you’ll figure out another piece, and another, and another. Absolute blast!

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