Death by Scrolling

Death by Scrolling is an action game set in the afterlife bureaucracy of Purgatory, inc. Players select a character with unique abilities to battle monsters and collect gold while ascending through vertically scrolling levels. The game's core loop involves avoiding the ever-present threat from the bottom of the screen and outsmarting the pursuing Reaper.

The title includes power-ups, side quests, and mid-run vendors for character upgrades. Its quirky humor is evident in its dialogue and narration, as players strive to pay the Ferryman and earn passage out of Purgatory.