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YuWave · Published by YuWave
Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive (2,415 reviews) · Metacritic 81 · 38 achievements
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
Who dares reduce you, a mighty Demon Lord, to just a block? Uncover your secret nemesis and take your revenge in this action roguelite where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or dodge, parry, and collide with enemies for powerful attacks!
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Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore a world where your actions define your demon’s power in Demon Lord: Just a Block. Plan your attacks or dodge through enemy lines, seeking out the nemesis that reduced you to a mere block.
About this game
Lulu’s Review
“10/10, fun to play, highly recommended.” – Lulu
About the Game
In Demon Lord: Just a Block, you play as a revived Demon Lord reduced to nothing but a block. On your journey back to the throne, fight, build your deck, and make choices to reunite with your old subordinates, challenge the usurping Dragon Queen Heyla, and uncover the truth behind the Demon Lord's sealing.
This is a Roguelite adventure that blends action-packed combat with strategic thinking.
If you love the combat feel of Hades, Hollow Knight, or Dark Souls — but wish you had a beat to think between moves — this one's for you.
Combat With Zero Reflex Tax
Enemies move only after you do. Every dodge, parry, and counterattack is yours to plan — no twitch reflexes required, but nothing stopping you from playing fast once you've mastered the rhythm. One-handed friendly: four directions is all you need.
Hundreds of Builds, No Two Runs Alike
Wield 14 weapons — from greatswords to laser cannons to your own golden skull — each with its own upgrade path. Draw from 200+ ability cards to piece together lightning builds, turret builds, invincibility builds, shuriken builds, and more.
A World Built From Blocks
Everything you see can be broken. Environments, enemies, NPCs, treasure chests — smash it, move it, use it. Procedurally generated levels keep every run stocked with new hidden rooms and events.
Bosses That Play Their Own Game
Forget bullet sponges — every boss runs on its own rulebook. Learn the pattern, break the mechanic, and beat them at their own game (expect shades of Tetris, card draws, chess, even fighting your own doppelganger).
Dark Comedy, Cute Wrapping
Hand-drawn, colorful, and disarmingly cute — until you notice the gallows humor underneath. A revenge story that doesn't take itself too seriously, but never runs out of personality.
WHAT'S INSIDE
7 chapters, 3 endings
70+ enemies and bosses
14 weapons, 10+ builds, 18 room types, 200+ ability cards
Golden skulls, tough bones, stickers, defeat-screen art, and more to collect
ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
One developer. One computer. One game. One year.
Yuwave builds everything here solo — art, design, code, all of it. If you can feel a bit of weirdness, some dark humor, and the particular stubbornness only an indie dev brings to their own game — that's on purpose.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor: Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics (OpenGL 3.2 compatible)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: None
- Additional Notes: This game is very lightweight and can run on almost any PC.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
2000 Player Reviews! And the Bundle is 20% OFF
This whole thing started with one "BUG". Today more than 100,000 people have played the game, and the review count just hit 2,000. That is a lot more than I ever thought it would be.I read all of your reviews and all of your feedback myself. Every single one of them!!!Thank you, really!! And if you pick up the base game and the Supporter Bundle together, you save 20% on both. The discount ends at SEP 12.Tell me what you think, anytime! Come hang out in our community with me and everyone else playing!!Read full article on Community Announcements (狗骑士)AnnouncementsOfficial
Discount & Bundle! Demon Lord and His Doloc Town Bundle Is Now Available!
New Discount Available!From now until August 19, Demon Lord Just a Block is 20% off! You can also get an additional 10% off when purchasing the bundle.If you’ve been on the fence, now is a great time to jump in!Demon Lord and His Doloc Town Bundle Is Now Available!Farm and scavenge by day. Become a vengeful Demon Lord by night.Demon Lord: Just a Block and Doloc Town are now available together in a bundle—save an extra 10% when you buy both!🌾 Doloc TownPlay as a young scavenger and construct your vertical farm one platform at a time under extreme weather. Evolving from a scrap-gathering survivor into an easygoing farming tycoon. Transform the climate, and remake the wasteland into your personal Eden.Read full article on Community Announcements (狗骑士)Patch NotesOfficial
June 29 Update
Fixed issues that sometimes Rainbow Demon Lord cannot be unlockedFixed the issue that the gallery does not show Baby Bone Dragon abilities correctlyFixed the issue that a Baby Bone Dragon ability hit the boxes automaticallyRead full article on Community Announcements (狗骑士)Patch NotesOfficial
[Summer Sale + Update] New Weapon, New Sticker, and New Skin!
Hey everyone,The first free content update is here! 🎉Thank you all for your support. I'll keep working hard to bring even more updates and surprises in the future!1. New Weapon: Baby Bone DragonUse some items to awaken the dragon from its egg2. New Sticker: Hero Sticker3. New Skin: Rainbow Demon LordSummer Sale – Lowest Price Ever Live Now!The base game and Supporter Pack are both 20% off during the Summer Sale, available until July 10!If you’ve been on the fence, now is a great time to jump in!bilibili：鱼尾鱼尾想玩游戏 qq：978135604discordXRead full article on Community Announcements (狗骑士)Patch NotesOfficial
100,000 Players & Roadmap Update
100,000 Players! Thank You!What started as a little “bug” has grown into a journey shared by over 100,000 players—far beyond anything I ever imagined.Thank you so much for your support. It is your enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience with Demon Lord: Just a Block that made this achievement possible. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us along the way.RoadmapI'd also like to thank everyone who has shared suggestions, feedback, and criticism. I've read every review, every comment, and every guide you've created. Your thoughts have helped make the game what it is today.If you have ideas for future updates, I'd love to hear them. I'll keep working hard and do everything I can to bring you an even better and more enjoyable experience in the updates to come!bilibili：鱼尾鱼尾想玩游戏 qq：978135604discordXRead full article on Community Announcements (狗骑士)
