Screenshot of the game Don't Die, Collect Loot. A level 8 Arcanist attacks enemies with a lightning spell in the Aqueduct.

Gameplay screenshot of Don't Die, Collect Loot showing the Arcanist in action, battling enemies in a fantasy setting, and collecting gold.

Arcanist in action in Don't Die, Collect Loot. Level 5, 8600/9518 exp. Aqueduct area, monster level 17. Collecting gold and items.

Gameplay screenshot of Don't Die, Collect Loot. Showing the game interface with stats, enemies, and environment. Airship bombardment event.

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Don’t Die, Collect Loot throws you into a chaotic mix of roguelite action, RPG progression, and bullet-hell combat where survival is just the beginning. Every run is a chance to grow absurdly powerful, stack gear until you break the system, and carve your way through endless swarms of enemies in ever-changing worlds.

You begin by choosing from several distinct hero classes, each offering a different playstyle. As you progress, you'll unlock a sprawling web of upgrades and abilities that can transform your character into something wildly overpowered or hilariously broken in the best way. No two builds ever feel the same, and experimenting with combinations is part of the fun. Weapons, armor, relics, and strange artifacts drop in unpredictable ways, pushing you to adapt on the fly. Some items are simple power boosts, while others are unique finds that completely alter your strategy. Each discovery carries the thrill of possibility, making even small encounters exciting.

Combat is relentless. Waves of monsters flood the screen, forcing you to dodge, weave, and strike back through a storm of projectiles. The retro-inspired visuals give the mayhem a nostalgic charm, but make no mistake; this is a demanding test of reflexes as much as it is a playground for power fantasy.

The worlds themselves are procedurally generated, ensuring every run feels fresh. Layouts, enemy patterns, and surprises shift constantly, creating a sense of unpredictability that keeps the action alive. Beneath the chaos, fragments of story and mysterious artifacts hint at a deeper narrative waiting to be uncovered.

Patch Notes

0.5 - 7/9/26 (0.5 Hotfix #1)
0.4.1 - 4/5/26 (0.4.1 Hotfix #19)
0.4 - 3/5/26 (0.4 Hotfix #18 - New Crafts Too!)
0.4 - 3/2/26 (0.4 Hotfix #17)
0.4 - 3/2/26 (0.4 Hotfix #16)
0.4 - 2/28/26 (0.4 Hotfix #15)
0.4.1 - 2/27/26 (0.4.1 Hotfix #14 - Major Smoothness Fix)
0.4 - 2/26/26 (0.4 Hotfix #13)
0.4 - 2/25/26 (0.4 Hotfix #12 (Depth HP reduciton))
0.4 - 2/25/26 (0.4 Hotfix #11)
0.4 - 2/24/26 (0.4 Hotfix #10)
0.4 - 2/23/26 (0.4 Hotfix #8 and #9)
0.4 - 2/23/26 (0.4 Hotfix #7)
0.4 - 2/22/26 (0.4 Hotfix #6)
0.4.1 - 2/22/26 (0.4.1 Hotfix #5)
0.4.1 - 2/20/26 (0.4.1 Hotfix #3)
0.4 - 2/19/26 (0.4 Hotfix #2)
0.4 - 2/19/26 (0.4 Hotfix #1)
0.3.3 - 12/11/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #10)
0.3.3 - 12/10/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #9)
0.3.3 - 12/9/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #8)
0.3.3 - 12/8/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #7)
0.3.3 - 12/3/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #5)
0.3.3 - 12/2/25 (0.3.3 Beastmaster Updates + Hotfix #4)
0.3.3 - 12/2/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #3)
0.3.3 - 12/1/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #2)
0.3.3 - 11/30/25 (0.3.3 Hotfix #1)
0.3.2 - 10/31/25 (0.3.2 Hotfix #4 - More Ailment Performance)
0.3.2 - 10/30/25 (0.3.2 Hotfix #3 - Ailment Performance)
0.3.2 - 10/29/25 (0.3.2 Hotfix 2)
0.3.2 - 10/29/25 (0.3.2 Hotfix 1)
0.3.1 - 10/26/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #19)
0.3.1 - 10/23/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #18)
0.3.1 - 10/22/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #17)
0.3.1 - 10/20/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #16)
0.3.1 - 9/29/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #14)
0.3.1 - 9/28/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #13)
0.3.1 - 9/28/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #12)
0.3.1 - 9/28/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #11)
0.3.1 - 9/27/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #10)
0.3.1 - 9/27/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #9)
0.3.1 - 9/26/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix 8)
0.3.1 - 9/26/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #7 - Memory Crystals and Challenge Mode fixes)
0.3.1 - 9/25/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #5)
0.3.1 - 9/25/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #4)
0.3.1 - 9/24/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #3 - WASD Rebind, Rebind Fixes, and Tempest Attunement Fixes)
0.3.1 - 9/23/25 (0.3.1 Hotfix #2 - The Crafter Fix)
0.3.1 - 9/23/25 (EA 0.3.1 Hotfix #1)
#10 - 9/22/25 (EA Hotfix #10)
#9 - 9/22/25 (EA Hotfix #9 - Dodge Challenge Softlock Fix)
#8 - 9/22/25 (EA Hotfix #8)
9/22/25 (EA Hotfix 7 - Controller fixes)
#6 - 9/21/25 (EA Hotfix #6 - Stability + Controller Improvements)
9/21/25 (EA Hotfix 5)
#4 - 9/21/25 (EA Hotfix #4)
#3 - 9/20/25 (EA Hotfix #3)
9/20/25 (Hotfix 2)
9/20/25 (EA Hotfix 1)
6/11/25 (Next Fest Demo Hotfix 5)
6/11/25 (Next Fest Hotfix 4)
6/9/25 (Next Fest Hotfix 2)
6/9/25 (Next Fest Demo Hotfix 1)
2/9/25 (Demo Update)
1/29/25 (Emergency Hotfix)
1/23/25 (Demo Quality of Life, Item Rolling, and Bug Fixes)
12/4/24 (Demo Update)
11/29/24 (Demo Hotfix)
11/28/24 (Demo Update)
10/12/24 (Skill Fixes)
10/11/24 (Demo Performance Fixes)
10/5/24 (Ward of Elements hotfix)
10/4/24 (Demo Hotfix)
10/4/24 (Demo Fixes)
9/24/24 (Fast Boss Transitions, Costly Attractor Fix, and DB migration)
9/24/24 (Demo Fixes)
9/9/24 (Untitled)
9/7/24 (Health Scaling, Performance Updates, and Fixes)
9/7/24 (Demo Performance Improvements and Misc Fixes)
9/5/24 (Skills, UI, and Other Fixes!)
9/4/24 (Nightmare Boss Life Reduction)
9/4/24 (Scaling Tweaks)
9/4/24 (Major performance fixes and other improvements)
9/2/24 (Demo Item Bases and Other Fixes)
9/2/24 (Demo Crafting UI and Boss Drops update)
9/1/24 (Demo Hotfixes)
8/31/24 (Demo Hotfix)
2.3.19 - 8/31/24 (2.3.19 - The Halls of Glory)
8/29/24 (Demo Update)
8/29/24 (Demo Update)
8/29/24 (Demo Update)
8/26/24 (Demo Fixes)
8/18/24 (Demo Fixes)
8/11/24 (Demo Bugfixes)
8/7/24 (Demo Hotfix)
8/6/24 (Demo Hotfix)
2.3.18 - 7/8/24 (2.3.18 Hotfix)
2.3.18 - 7/3/24 (2.3.18 Hotfix)
2.3.18 - 6/29/24 (2.3.18)
2.3.17 - 6/21/24 (2.3.17 Patch Notes)
2.3.16 - 6/17/24 (2.3.16 Hotfix)