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Ember Forge · Published by Ember Forge
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
Life Core is a roguelite action game where you explore uncharted planets. Fight, eliminate your enemies, and when you fall, unleash the power of the Core in your new body. But remember… the system is always watching!
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Venture into Life Core’s vast, unexplored worlds where each planet hides new challenges. As you battle enemies, harness the mysterious energy of the Core to survive, but beware—the system watches your every move.
About this game
🚀 In Development!
Life Core is currently in development, and we are working hard to deliver the best possible gameplay experience. We are continuously refining combat mechanics, enemy designs, and progression systems to create the most engaging action-packed journey!
Life Core is a roguelite action game featuring uncharted planetary exploration and fast-paced, fluid combat. Death is inevitable, but not the end—unleash the power of the Core in your new body and continue the fight. As you venture deeper into the unknown, each new planet brings you closer to a greater truth…
Each defeat is just the beginning. Face relentless enemies, fall in battle, and rise again with permanent upgrades that make you stronger for your next expedition. Adapt, improve, and push further with every cycle.
Travel across diverse planets, each with unique biomes and hostile creatures standing in your way. Guided by the System and the power it grants you, eliminate all opposition and uncover the secrets hidden within each world.
With every reward, choose from a variety of enhancements that shape your playstyle. Experiment with different builds and abilities, ensuring that no two runs ever feel the same.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: TBA
Recommended
- OS: TBA
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update - v0.0.16-b5
FIXESFixed an issue causing The Alpha's ring attack to become invisible (again)Fixed small warningsAdjusted The Alpha's outline widthRead full article on Community Announcements (Crossslive)Patch NotesOfficial
Update - v0.0.16-b4
FEATURESAdded a custom cursor and a toggle option in the settingsAdded the new achievement "Destroyer"QOLDisabled locking onto environment objects while enemies are presentFIXESFixed an input issue in the Power Core Energy selection menuRemoved joystick controls in UI menus to prevent unintended selection changesFixed consecutive shop encounter (Hope so)Fixed an issue causing The Alpha's ring attack to become invisibleFixed excessive vignette effects on ultrawide screensOPTIMIZATIONAdjusted post-process effectsMISCReduced slow-motion duration after clearing a sectionUpdated system packagesRead full article on Community Announcements (Crossslive)AnnouncementsOfficial
Life Core Demo Is Now Live!
We’re excited to announce that the Life Core Demo is now available!In the demo, you’ll begin your journey toward Gartos, the first planet featured in the full game and face our first major enemy, The Alpha.Wield your sword, our first playable melee weapon, discover powerful upgrades, grow stronger and do your best to survive the final encounter.As you play, please keep in mind that many systems are still in development and do not yet represent their final versions. After trying the demo, don’t forget to share your feedback through our Discord server and Steam Community forums. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us improve the game.Read full article on Community Announcements (Crossslive)Patch NotesOfficial
Update - v0.0.16-b3
QOLAdjusted enemy spawn vfx colorsDisabled the cursor while using a gamepadDisabled Gadget Power Core spawn where no Gadget is equippedFIXESFixed several sfx triggersFixed gamepad vibration triggersRead full article on Community Announcements (Crossslive)Patch NotesOfficial
Update - v0.0.16-b2
BALANCE CHANGESAdjusted Gamma laser lenght, damage and rotation speedAdjusted The Alpha spawn section countDecreased Thunder Dash damage and removed its stagger effectAdjusted Spark Energy drop ratesAdjusted secret achievement requirementsMajor enemy spawn data set changesAdjusted some of The Alpha's attack animation speedsAdjusted The Alpha attack selection logicAdjusted Power Core spawn chanceAdjusted Dash cooldownQOLDisabled camera fov change on DashAdjusted sfx volumesFIXESFixed an input error while selecting power core energyRemoved Fusion Essence related itemsFixed consecutive shop encountersFixed Shield Pulse abuse logicRead full article on Community Announcements (Crossslive)
