5 Unstoppable Hours of Blood Radiant!

Posted by: Gianna Cosimini | October 7, 2025 | Souls-like, Demo

If you’re looking for a new action-RPG that revels in a grim, punishing world, then the upcoming Blood Radiant on Steam should be on your radar. Before you step into its Lovecraftian horror, here is a breakdown of what this “soulslike” game is all about and what you can expect as a complete beginner.

What is Blood Radiant? The Basics

Blood Radiant is a Lovecraftian soulslike action-RPG.

Action-RPG: Expect to fight enemies, level up your character’s stats, and find new gear to build a character that suits your playstyle.

Lovecraftian: This means the world and its story are steeped in the themes of H.P. Lovecraft’s horror, cosmic dread, interdimensional horrors, and a world where humanity is insignificant against monstrous, incomprehensible forces.

Soulslike: This genre (popularized by games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne) means the game is built to be difficult but fair. Combat is deliberate, mistakes are heavily punished, and you’ll need patience, observation, and mastery of mechanics to progress. Your goal is to become unstoppable in the face of impossible odds.

The Core Story: You play as a Victorian-era gentleman who has traveled to an island that exists outside of time and space. Your goal is to seek out and control a precious resource called “loosh.” This loosh is, chillingly, the harvested pain of humanity, which interdimensional flesh demons use to power their dark schemes. You’re diving into a world of eldritch horrors and seeking the power of gods. It’s actually quite an interesting concept, if you will.

The “Soulslike” Gameplay Loop

As a first-time player, the most important thing to understand is the core loop and the central currency: Loosh.

1. The Challenge of Combat

Difficult but Fair: The developers emphasize that every enemy encounter is potentially deadly. You cannot button-mash your way through. You’ll need to learn enemy attack patterns, manage your stamina, and know when to attack and when to retreat. With enough dedication, you will make unstoppable progress.
Weapon Variety: A huge part of the gameplay is finding the weapon that feels right for you. Options range from a great sword, samurai sword, axe, hammer, and dagger to more unique items like a chainsaw, magic weapons, throwing knives, and dynamite. You can also find buffs like flame and lightning to augment your attacks. Experimentation is key to building an unstoppable combat style.
Enemies Galore: Be prepared to face a terrifying roster of foes, including wolves, cultists, sea zombies, skull knights, forest guardians, and even biblically accurate angels and mutant flesh spiders. Oh, and how could I forget, Cthulhu himself.

The Loosh Economy

Gaining Loosh: You primarily earn loosh by defeating enemies.
Spending Loosh: Loosh is used for two main purposes: leveling up your stats (making your character stronger) or purchasing items from vendors you encounter and recruit.
The Penalty for Death: In true soulslike fashion, dying will result in the loss of your unspent loosh. You will have one chance to return to where you died and recover it. If you die again before retrieving it, the loosh is gone for good. This creates an intense risk/reward system for every journey into the world.

Exploration and NPCs

The island is a vast place with varied environments, from beaches and cliffs to towns, castles, and alien dimensions.

Secrets Everywhere: You are highly encouraged to explore, as the game is packed with hidden equipment and secret areas.
Your Sanctuary: As you explore, you will meet NPCs. Helping these fellow travelers can be highly rewarding, as they may become vendors in your sanctuary, providing you with services and new items, or unlocking secret areas in the world.

The Final Word

Blood Radiant promises a deep, challenging, and atmospheric experience for fans of Lovecraft and the soulslike genre. If you enjoy games with high difficulty, detailed lore to uncover, and a massive arsenal of weapons to master, this dark, visceral action-RPG, slated for a December 2025 release, is one to add to your Steam Wishlist.

Be warned: The game carries a Mature Content rating for intense violence and gore, so prepare yourself for a truly dark descent. Are you ready to face the horrors and prove yourself unstoppable?

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