“After a long wait for a sequel to Risk of Rain 2, a new roguelike has launched on Steam featuring 2-8 player co-op, a detailed roadmap, and plenty of internet humor.”

Risk of Rain 2’s blend of third-person co-op action and a cyclical roguelike format has remained pretty unique since its debut, but one indie team is stepping up with a fresh fantasy twist in their newly-released title.

“We kept waiting for another Risk of Rain 2. It never came. So we quit AAA and made LORT,” the developer shared on social media to mark the early access launch of LORT. This game bears a striking resemblance to Gearbox’s roguelike, but with added elements like magic, goblins, and a giant crow riding a van! (And yes, there are guns too.)

The meaning behind LORT remains a mystery, but the gameplay is straightforward. You can team up with up to seven friends to loot a fantasy realm, craft by stacking flashy upgrades, and face off against bosses intent on ruining your run.

According to LORT’s Steam page, the developers have backgrounds in early seasons of popular community-driven games, which is why they opted for an early access approach alongside players. They even have a roadmap laid out.

Currently, the game features four procedurally generated biomes, several playable adventurers, nine weapon types, and one intriguing “Muscle Mummy Statue.” In the upcoming major update before summer, the devs plan to introduce daggers, additional power-ups, and a new “rogue” class that resembles a frog-turned-assassin. An endless mode, difficulty settings, and more are also on the horizon.

“We have a lot of ideas for LORT. A lot. But while we like our ideas, we ultimately want to make what you and the rest of the community want. So we will be waiting, watching, reading, listening, and engaging with the community post-release to see what we should bring to LORT,” the team stated.

Steam user reviews are ‘Mostly Positive,’ with players enjoying the game’s meta-progression and build potential. However, some have noted that it’s not particularly suited for solo play, and the lack of matchmaking can be a hurdle, though that may be addressed in future updates.

As for what LORT stands for, your guess is as good as mine. Is it a clever play on loot that I’m missing? Lord of Rings The? Or perhaps it’s part of the game’s quirky humor—after all, power-ups are whimsically named like Trophy of Swole and Boomer’s Blessing.

In the meantime, there are plenty of great roguelikes to dive into right now.