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Death by Scrolling with a SteamGate subscription
Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.
How to play Death by Scrolling with SteamGate
- 1Choose a SteamGate subscription plan.
- 2Open access to the game on this page.
- 3Follow the short instructions — you'll be playing in a couple of minutes.
- Can I play Death by Scrolling online?
- Death by Scrolling is a single-player game, fully available with the subscription.
- Is Death by Scrolling available in English?
- Yes: English interface and subtitles. There is no English voice-over.
- How much does it cost to play Death by Scrolling?
- Death by Scrolling is part of the SteamGate subscription: one payment gives access to the whole catalog of 2,182 games on Steam. A one-month catalog subscription costs 7 USDT. See the subscription page for other plans and the final payment amount.
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About this game
Welcome to Death By Scrolling, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you'll cross that river.
🔥 Key Features
Varied Cast of Characters: Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle.
Vertically Scrolling Mayhem: Constant upward movement means no time to rest—let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it’s game over.
Relentless Pursuit: The Reaper is always close by—stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him!
Loot & Progression: Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors.
Bonus Runs & Side Quests: Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards.
Monster Mash: Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint.
Quirky Lore & Humor: A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration.
Leaderboards: See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls.
Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory, inc.?
System requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Dual Core 1.6 GHz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
