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Beacon

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description Beacon Overview

Beacon is a sci-fi roguelike top-down shooter developed by Monothetic, where players control a character stranded on an uncharted alien planet. The gameplay is centered around fast-paced combat against indigenous hostile creatures and the strategic collection of alien DNA fragments. Upon death, players can use the collected genetic material to mutate their clone in subsequent runs, altering their physical abilities and granting new tactical advantages. It is targeted at players who enjoy action-heavy roguelikes with randomized progression systems.

help Beacon FAQ

What kind of game is Beacon?

Beacon is a top-down science-fiction roguelike shooter developed by Monothetic. You control a stranded character fighting across an uncharted alien planet.

What happens when you die in Beacon?

Beacon uses roguelike progression, so a run can end in death and require another attempt through hostile areas. Alien DNA fragments are part of the game's strategy and progression systems.

How does alien DNA work in Beacon?

Players collect alien DNA fragments while fighting indigenous creatures. The DNA system lets the game tie biological discovery to build decisions and repeated runs.

Where can Beacon be played?

Beacon was released on Steam for PC. Monothetic later made archived versions available after announcing that the studio's operations were shutting down.

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