Hell Clock

"Hell Clock is one of the most remarkable projects in the Brazilian indie scene in 2025, not only for its quality as a game, but for the pride it carries in portraying a brutal and underexplored slice of Brazilian history. …"

"Hell Clock is easy to recommend to players who want a solid, enjoyable, and polished roguelike, but it&s;s definitely not the lightning in a bottle that will reinvent the tried and true genre."

"With the breakout success of Hades, it was an inevitability that many would try to duplicate the formula. Although plenty have tried, none have truly succeeded is emulating what made Hades special in the first place. This means more than …"

"Hell Clock presents a different approach than the usual ARPGs, incorporating roguelite elements into its formula—and yet still manages to be equally captivating. The game captivates from the very first moments thanks to the careful localization of the dialogue, replete …"

"I really enjoyed my time with Hell Clock. It balances all its aspects just right: narrative, gameplay, progression, and difficulty. Just watch the clock, you might lose yourself down in Hell."

"Hell Clock is an ARPG roguelike that draws from the tragic War of Canudos, blending Brazilian history with supernatural elements. Despite some pacing issues with its countdown mechanic and limited endgame content, the game offers tight combat, accessible systems, and …"

"Hellclock is an excellent refresh button on an oversaturated genre. The emphasis on speedy runs, diverse builds, and a historical and cultural setting rarely touched makes for a standout roguelike. A few snags, especially tanky health bars, weigh down the …"

"Hell Clock is, without a doubt, one of the biggest surprises of 2025. Developed by a Brazilian team and set in the Northeast of Brazil, the game delivers a captivating narrative with refined gameplay and well-built progression systems. All of …"

"Rogue Snail&s;s Hell Clock is a detailed and gorgeous new roguelite ARPG that equally leverages Brazilian history and deep gameplay systems."

"Hell Clock is certainly a valid product, made with care and respect. Hell Clock combines the roguelite element linked to level up, the purchase of skills with the drop. In addition, the game also adds a countdown timer which, once …"

"The game has a very original theme, a considerable number of build options, several ways to improve our character, an interesting replayability factor, and also an easy-to-pick-up-and-play gameplay. On the downside, I can only mention that the enemies have too …"

"Hell Clock offers an impressive first impression, strong art direction, and creative time mechanics. But every time you die and respawn, you return to the same formula that gets stale very fast. It’s a game that teeters on the edge …"

"Hell Clock is one of those games that cherry picks so many ideas from so many different sources that it manages to feel original when taken as a whole."

"Hell Clock is a compelling, ever-expanding, surprisingly emotional ARPG roguelike that&s;s well worth anyone&s;s time, despite a few weak points."

"Hell Clock is certainly not for everyone, but it undoubtedly has its own specific target audience. As a roguelike, it doesn&s;t deliver a bad experience, and had the developers invested more time in its story and internal logic, it could …"

"Hell Clock is a fantastic roguelike, featuring beautiful art, engaging gameplay, a rewarding leveling system, and an intriguing story. If you’re looking for a roguelike that feels like a love letter to Diablo, this is one you shouldn’t miss."

"It’s very clear that a lot of care went into making a very solid game. The historical aspect gives it a lot of depth and somehow, the game never feels like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Hell …"

"Hell Clock is one of the best indie ARPGs, offering an innovative take on roguelite gameplay with a compelling, tragic story and engaging mechanics that keep you wanting more even after finishing the main story. It also includes post-game content …"

"Hell Clock masterfully blends the fast-paced, skill-based combat of ARPGs like Path of Exile with roguelike elements, delivering an addictive and rewarding experience within tight, seven-minute runs. Its strong build diversity, meaningful meta-progression, and clever risk-reward mechanics keep you coming …"

"Hell Clock is for players who love a challenge, who don’t mind getting their builds broken and their egos bruised. It borrows the best parts of Diablo, PoE, Hades, and Binding of Isaac, yet still feels wholly original thanks to …"