Ankou is a fast-paced action roguelike in which you take on the role of Death’s servant, tasked with guiding the souls of the land of the living while fighting relentless hordes of demons. Set in a haunted open environment, players explore eerie landscapes, search for resources, and craft essential equipment to survive. Each career features a recently deceased individual taking on the mantle of Ankou, bringing unique tools and skills from their previous profession, whether blacksmith, soldier, apothecary or cook, and offering diverse playstyles and strategic options. Random events and optional challenges scattered throughout the maps enhance replayability, ensuring no two games are the same. As you wield your scythe, chariot, and crafted equipment, you’ll face increasing waves of demonic enemies, including powerful bosses that demand quick reflexes and tactical decisions. Search for wood, plants, metal, and hunt dangerous beasts to upgrade your weapons and skills, adapting your equipment to available resources and looming threats. The game features multiple control schemes to suit different player preferences and varied game modes ranging from 15 minutes to an hour, allowing you to adapt the difficulty and objectives to your pace. Regular updates promise new content and continuous improvements, making each adventure in the enchanted lands a unique and exciting challenge.

  • Play as Ankou, a servant of Death with unique professions and abilities.
  • Explore an open, haunted world with random events and crafting opportunities.
  • Fight rising waves of demons and powerful bosses in fast-paced combat.
  • Multiple control schemes and game modes for customized gaming experiences
  • Regular updates offering new content and improvements.

System requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
  • SW: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel I3 or equivalent and higher
  • Memory: 8GB RAM
  • Graphics: Equivalent to Geforce 10 series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound card: Anything that goes beyond a beep

Screenshots

A screenshot of Ankou for PC

A screenshot of Ankou's game

How to install An Ankou (v0.5.2)

  • Click the download button below or in the top of the page
  • You’ll be redirected to the specific game installer download page.
  • Download the game installer, this allows you to download the game from the nearest possible server. We use it to improve download speeds, ensuring stable and smooth experience
  • Disable Windows Defender and any installed Anti-Virus software before installation, most will flag the file as false-true due to the nature of the installer
  • Follow the game installer instructions, wait for the download to finish
  • That’s it, enjoy gaming!