Single-Screen Survival Roguelite
Moonlit Shrine Survivors
Hold the shrine for one cursed night. Dash through yokai swarms, gather spirit orbs, and stack upgrades before the fox king arrives.
Defend the shrine
A first playable slice is ready: move, kite, auto-fire, level up, and survive the fox king timer.
How to Play
- Move with WASD or arrow keys. Press Space to dash through danger.
- Your talismans auto-fire at the nearest yokai. Collect spirit orbs to level up and pick one of three upgrades.
- Survive as long as possible, clear the boss wave, and beat your best shrine record.
Why this prototype already works
- Single-screen survival pacing with escalating shrine pressure and a boss timer.
- Auto-fire plus upgrade drafting keeps the action readable on both desktop and mobile browsers.
- Local best score storage makes every short run worth replaying.
Starting arsenal
- Ofuda shots that seek the nearest threat automatically.
- Orbiting ward charms unlocked through level-up choices.
- Moonstep dash to cut through swarms and reset your angle.
Yokai in this build
- Imp scouts that flood the shrine first.
- Lantern hulks with more health and slower pressure.
- A fox king boss that enters late and forces position checks.
FAQ
Is this a full release already?
Not yet. This is the first playable implementation slice: the shrine, core survival loop, upgrade picks, and basic boss pressure are in place.
Does it use real-money systems?
No. There are no deposits, cash prizes, or gambling features.
Will more weapons and enemies be added?
Yes. This prototype is structured so more weapons, wave patterns, polish, and mobile controls can be layered on next.
A browser survival roguelite with yokai pressure
Moonlit Shrine Survivors is a free online survival roguelite prototype. You stay inside one haunted shrine arena, kite waves of yokai, auto-cast talismans, and choose upgrades each time you level up.