Don't Sleep on Reignbreaker: The Best $1 Roguelite You’ve Never Played

The Bottom Line: The latest Fanatical Killer Bundle has just dropped, and while the headliners like Chernobylite and Postal 4 are solid, the real story here is Reignbreaker. For less than a dollar in a bulk-buy, you’re getting a high-octane medieval-punk roguelite that manages to capture the "one more run" magic of Hades without feeling like a cheap knock-off. If you’ve been waiting for a Hades 2 sale or just need a fresh combat loop to master, this is a non-negotiable pickup.

The Post-Hades Burnout is Real

We’ve seen a massive influx of isometric roguelites over the last two years, many trying to catch the lightning in a bottle that Supergiant Games perfected. When Reignbreaker first launched, many of us—including our editorial team—were knee-deep in 40-hour Hades 2 benders and simply didn't have the bandwidth for another "rebel against the throne" sim. We were wrong to overlook it.

Having spent significant time with it now, Reignbreaker isn't just another clone. It swaps the narrative-heavy approach of its inspirations for a raw, kinetic "oomph" that feels more like a character action game. While the story won't win any awards, the mechanical crunch of its combat is top-tier. Playing as Clef feels less like a nimble fencer and more like a tank with rocket boosters strapped to the chassis.

High-Octane Medieval-Punk: Why it Works

Visually, the game ditches the neon-drenched "Night City" tropes for a "medieval-punk" aesthetic. It’s gritty, nonsensical, and follows the rule of cool above all else. Here is how it stacks up against the current genre titans:

The "Information Gain" here is simple: Reignbreaker introduces a trap-switching mechanic that allows you to turn the Kingdom’s own environmental hazards against them. This adds a layer of tactical positioning we haven't seen executed this well since the original Orcs Must Die! days.

The Killer Bundle Breakdown

Fanatical’s Killer Bundle is currently the most efficient way to min-max your Steam library. While Reignbreaker is our standout pick, the value proposition here is absurd. You can grab 20+ games for roughly $0.95 / £0.95 per key. Even if you only play three of these titles, you’ve already beaten the best Steam Seasonal Sale prices.

Editor’s Top Picks from the Bundle:

• Reignbreaker: The must-play roguelite mentioned above.
• Postal: Brain Damaged: An essential boomer shooter that understands movement tech better than most modern FPS titles.
• Gatekeeper: If you’re a Risk of Rain veteran, this is the scratch for that specific itch.
• Chernobylite: For those who found STALKER too janky but love the "Zone" atmosphere.

The Full Killer Bundle List

If you're looking to fill gaps in your library, here is the complete roster included in this tier:

• Chernobylite: Premium Edition
• Reignbreaker
• Postal: Brain Damaged
• Zombie Army 4: Dead War
• Strange Brigade - Deluxe Edition
• Postal 4: No Regerts
• Gori: Cuddly Carnage
• Gatekeeper
• Evil Genius 2: Deluxe Edition
• Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
• Sniper Elite V2: Remastered
• Bramble: The Mountain King
• Deliver Us The Moon
• Martha is Dead
• Castle of Alchemists
• Webbed
• Falconeer Chronicles: Bulwark
• EcoGnomix
• Talisman: Digital 5th Edition
• Rungore
• Doom 64
• Afterplace
• Operation: Polygon Storm
• Silver Bullet
• Servonauts
• Bunny Park
• Arx Fatalis

Our Verdict: At under a dollar, skipping Reignbreaker is a disservice to your hard drive. It’s a rare instance where the "Rule of Cool" is backed up by tight, responsive mechanics that hold their own against the genre's heavyweights. Grab the bundle, secure the key, and don't let this one sit in your backlog for a year like we did.