The top-down dungeon crawler genre is beloved for its thrilling, visceral experience of battling through enemy hordes in vivid or gritty settings. Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon aims to breathe new life into this iconic franchise with its colorful yet slightly darker aesthetic.

If you're familiar with the series, you'll know that Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon has been a staple on Apple Arcade. But the wait is over, as this crunchy, pixelated roguelite is set for a wide-scale release on iOS, Android, and Steam later this year.

Featuring co-op support for up to four players and the ability to switch classes on the fly, Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon takes you deep into its labyrinthine dungeons to uncover the Paradigm Hourglass and potentially change the fractured world around you.

With its 16-bit pixel style and procedurally generated dungeons, Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon feels like a nostalgic nod to the Zelda series, more so than its predecessors. The timeless visuals continue to hold up well, even years after its initial release.

Excitingly, the upcoming widespread release appears to be the Golden Edition that was exclusive to Apple Arcade in 2022. This version includes an additional town, new NPCs, and other enhancements, promising a comprehensive experience when Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon finally launches.

Set 200 years after the events of the second game, Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon introduces roguelite elements and cooperative gameplay to the series. If you're eager to pass the time until its release, be sure to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week, featuring the best launches from the last seven days.