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RAD: Repeat After Death capsule

RAD: Repeat After Death

The task is simple, defeat enemies using various Characters. But, your past move will consume you the more you continue down the path. Discover the dungeon mysteries while engaging with the other dungeon dwellers

$12.995 user reviews
Action RoguelikePlatformer2D Platformer
Exploding SoesApr 17, 2026

RAD: Repeat After Death scores 77/100 — better than 79% of Action Roguelike capsules (n=1,675).

5 user reviews · $12.99 · Released Apr 17, 2026 · By Exploding Soes

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RAD: Repeat After Death scored 77/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Action Roguelike capsule. Top priority fix: [title_readability] Reduce or remove the tagline, or reposition it to ensure it remains legible at SMALL size—prioritize the logo's dominance

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Strong dungeon roguelike visual cues. The neon-outlined character silhouettes with glowing eyes and dungeon architecture clearly signal a dark, atmospheric action-adventure with roguelike elements. At TINY size, the distinctive character poses and purple dungeon environment remain readable and convey exploration and mystery gameplay. The symmetrical character lineup suggests multiple playable characters, reinforcing the roguelike/adventure tone.
  • Title Readability: 8/10 — Bold logo reads well across sizes. The 'RAD' logo in large yellow-outlined letters with the shield motif is prominently centered and maintains legibility at SMALL and TINY sizes. The tagline 'REPEAT AFTER DEATH' is clearly readable at full size but becomes difficult at TINY size, though the logo itself remains strong. The contrast between the glowing title and dark background ensures the game name survives quick scrolling.
  • Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Vibrant neon contrast against dark base. The electric purple, pink, yellow, and blue neon outlines create strong value separation against the dark purple-brown gradient background. Character silhouettes are clearly defined by their glowing edges, and the central dungeon architecture reads distinctly in silhouette. In grayscale, the light neon lines and dark figures maintain clear separation without muddy mid-tones.
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Distinctive neon dungeon aesthetic. The neon-outlined art style and symmetrical character arrangement create a memorable, cohesive visual identity that stands apart from typical action game capsules. The glowing shield logo and dungeon setting effectively communicate the game's core concept, though the execution feels more polished than groundbreaking. The design shows intentional craft in the lighting and color choices, elevating it above generic roguelike presentations.
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Cohesive neon identity with motifs. The neon character design and purple-toned dungeon environment establish a recognizable internal visual language that could be identified in later screenshots or marketing. The shield logo appears to be a brand anchor that would carry across multiple assets. The consistent use of glowing outlines and symmetrical composition suggests a deliberate identity, though without access to the 12 store screenshots, full brand consistency cannot be fully validated.
  • Composition: 8/10 — Balanced symmetry with clear focal point. The centered shield logo and title create a strong primary focal point, with character silhouettes flanking left and right to frame the composition without competing for attention. The layered depth—glowing characters in foreground, dungeon architecture in midground, gradient background—creates visual hierarchy that survives at SMALL and TINY sizes. The safe margins around the title and logo protect key elements from Steam cropping.

What works

  • Strong neon silhouette read. Character outlines with glowing edges remain visually distinct and readable even at tiny thumbnail size due to high contrast against the background.
  • Clear visual hierarchy. The centered logo and title dominate the composition, with supporting character elements guiding the eye without creating clutter or competing focal points.
  • Memorable aesthetic identity. The neon dungeon theme with symmetrical character lineup establishes a distinctive look that differentiates it from typical action-adventure capsules.
  • Balanced composition. Left-right character symmetry and centered logo create stable, professional framing that doesn't waste dead space and protects title from edge cropping.

What hurts the capsule

  • Tagline legibility collapse. 'REPEAT AFTER DEATH' becomes nearly unreadable at TINY size, reducing the secondary message clarity during quick scrolling.
  • Limited narrative communication. While the neon aesthetic and dungeon setting are visually strong, the capsule does not clearly convey the unique 'move repeat/consequence' mechanic that defines the gameplay.
  • Generic dungeon corridor trope. The centered dungeon hallway is a familiar roguelike visual shorthand that, while effective, lacks a distinctive environmental hook that sets this specific game apart.

Priority fixes

  1. [title_readability] Reduce or remove the tagline, or reposition it to ensure it remains legible at SMALL size—prioritize the logo's dominance
  2. [genre_clarity] Add a subtle visual hint of the core 'repeat/consequence' mechanic (e.g., trailing ghost imagery, temporal effect) to differentiate from generic dungeon crawlers
  3. [uniqueness_polish] Consider adding environmental details or color accents that hint at the game's unique selling point beyond standard roguelike visuals

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [hook_strength] Rewrite the short description opening to lead with the unique mechanic: 'Your actions haunt you. Dodge your own past moves while fighting enemies and cycling between characters to escape this dungeon purgatory.'
  2. [tone_match] Revise the 'Discover Yourself' section to match the playful, arcade tone of earlier sections—remove existential existential framing or reframe it as 'Uncover the mystery of your past while battling through increasingly absurd challenges.'
  3. [audience_targeting] Add explicit reassurance for difficulty-averse players: 'Roguelite veterans and newcomers alike—adjust your challenge level by selecting easier biomes first or combining powerful character combos.'
  4. [feature_communication] Clarify the relationship between story discovery and main gameplay loop: specify whether the narrative unfolds during runs or between them, and whether it is required or optional.

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Steam app ID: 2875510 · Tags: Action Roguelike, Platformer, 2D Platformer, Difficult, Roguelite