Befriend Corrupted Creatures & Turn Them into Automated Factory

Codifyre, a new team of developers, has revealed Vignus, a top-down action RPG that blends biological automation, free exploration, and tower defense mechanics.

"You play as an enigmatic being on a planet consumed by black mist and madness. Venture into the untamed wilderness, cleanse and befriend all manner of creatures."

Once you "free" creatures, they can become part of your automated production line. Each of them has its own traits, and you can link them together to optimize resource-making. Your companions are various alien species drawn in a nice cartoonish style that slightly reminds me of Hollow Knight.

The core loop mechanics involve exploring and fighting, cleansing creatures, expanding your pipelines, and boosting ammo production. Combat unlocks new abilities for your skill build, and cleansed creatures help you evolve them, so the fighting and the factory keep feeding each other.

"The black mist is not fading anytime soon. Something is behind this, and it doesn't intend to let you expand. Frenzied invaders will come for your sanctuary, but worry not – you don't have to face them alone. Deploy your battle-ready creatures to draw fire, disrupt enemies, provide support, focus down targets, and unleash devastating area attacks. Keep their supplies flowing, and they will fight for you."