Cogfall

The deeper you descend, the harder it becomes to convince yourself that your current build is finished. One more floor might complete a gear set. One more boss could offer the Clockwork Blessing you’ve been hoping for. Then there’s your companion to think about, permanent upgrades waiting back at the workshop, and another piece of equipment that suddenly changes the direction of the entire run. Cogfall is built around that constant temptation to keep going just a little further.

Set beneath a steampunk kingdom of gears and machinery, Cogfall is a dungeon-crawling roguelike where every expedition revolves around gradually assembling stronger builds. You’ll descend through procedurally generated floors, defeat mechanical guardians, collect equipment, and discover powerful blessings while deciding how to shape your Tinker. Even failed runs contribute to future attempts through permanent progression, encouraging you to experiment with different gear combinations until everything finally clicks.

What Makes It Different?

• Descend through a procedurally generated clockwork dungeon
• Build around six distinct gear sets with unique bonuses
• Mix, infuse, and reforge equipment to refine your build
• Earn Clockwork Blessings by defeating bosses
• Fight alongside a companion that grows stronger between runs
• Unlock permanent account-wide upgrades through the Talent Workshop
• Manage Wind as both a combat resource and survival mechanic
• Complete daily tasks and weekly challenges for additional rewards
• Encourages experimenting with different gear set combinations across repeated runs

Every Piece of Gear Matters

Cogfall doesn’t simply reward finding equipment with bigger numbers. Each piece belongs to one of six gear sets, encouraging you to think about how every new item contributes to the build you’re creating. Committing to a complete set unlocks powerful bonuses, while infusing and reforging equipment gives you additional ways to shape your character as the run progresses.

That means upgrades rarely feel straightforward. A higher-stat item isn’t always the right choice if it breaks apart a carefully assembled set, making every new discovery another decision rather than an automatic improvement.

Blessings Can Change Everything

Every defeated boss presents another opportunity to reshape your run through Clockwork Blessings. Some improve survivability, others increase the quality of your loot, while others change how you manage Wind throughout combat.

Because blessings arrive gradually over the course of an expedition, your strategy naturally evolves as you descend. A build that began with one goal can easily shift in a completely different direction once the right blessing appears.

Every Expedition Builds Toward the Next

Even when a run comes to an end, progress doesn’t stop. Springs earned during your adventures can be invested in the Talent Workshop to unlock permanent upgrades that strengthen future expeditions, while your companion continues growing stronger between attempts by unlocking passive abilities that work alongside your build.

That steady sense of progression gives every descent a purpose. Whether you’re chasing a stronger gear set, experimenting with a different blessing, or improving your permanent upgrades, there’s always another reason to venture back beneath the Clockwork Kingdom.

How Long Does a Run Take?

There is currently no official average run length available for Cogfall. Individual expeditions can vary considerably depending on how long you spend exploring each floor, collecting complete gear sets, activating Clockwork Blessings, and developing your companion before pushing deeper into the dungeon.

Controller Support

Cogfall does not currently list official controller support on its Steam store page.

Good If You Like…

Players who enjoy Roguecraft DX, Golden Krone Hotel, Rift Wizard 2, or Jupiter Hell should appreciate Cogfall’s methodical dungeon exploration, build-focused progression, and the satisfaction of gradually assembling powerful gear combinations that grow stronger with every floor.