About Helltaker

Players must explore dangerous underground grids to recruit demon partners in Helltaker, a puzzle-adventure game. The game hinges on solving step-limited maps before making life-threatening dialogue options.

How to play Helltaker

Primary loop mechanics are largely influenced by block-pushing. You drop into a grid and must reach a character at the end. It goes beyond finding the exit. Every move counts. Literally, your “Will”—the number of steps from your starting place to the goal—is limited. Running out of steps fails instantly. You'll spend much of your time kicking skeletal guards or escaping spike traps to find the quickest path. Early levels introduce logic. Maps that need huge trial and error to save a movement eventually appear.

Which Helltaker game highlights stand out?

Optimise every move to solve grid maps.
Hire your staff by making key judgments in talks.
Manage path-blocking skeleton guards and spike traps.
Fun characters with unique designs and personalities.
Sometimes the easiest option wastes a move you'll need later. Saving one step can determine success or restart at advanced stages.
Don't worry if you pick the wrong dialogue. The game encourages experimentation. Memorise each demon's reactions—their characteristics will reveal what they desire to hear.
Skeleton guards are moving obstacles, not enemies. Use them to prevent traps or get through, but pushing them wastes life.

Game Controls

Navigation and interactions are keyboard-only. Control movement with the Arrow Keys or WASD. Walking into the enemy immediately attacks and pushes big stone blocks. Press Enter to skip dialogue. If you are stuck in a puzzle, hit Esc to restart the stage.

Don't go to hell without style and a plan! Avoid the traps and focus on the most powerful demons ever! Brains will get you through Helltaker, but wits will keep you alive—sharpen your wits and have fun!