Flare is an open source action role-playing game with a hack-and-slash fantasy theme, featuring procedural dungeon generation, intuitive controls, animated sprites, and exciting random encounters and storylines.
Flare is an open source action role-playing game developed primarily by Clint Bellanger and released under the GPL 3 license. It features a hack-and-slash gameplay style with roguelike elements set in a dark fantasy world.
Procedural generation is utilized to create unique dungeons, levels, loot drops, quests, and storylines on every playthrough. The combat puts emphasis on timing and positioning with options for dual wielding, magical abilities, dodge rolling, and tactical use of the environment.
Flare has colorful retro 2D graphics with fluent animations and particle effects. The controls are simple and intuitive - move with WASD, aim attacks with the mouse, interact with E. It's accessible for new players while still offering depth for veterans.
Since Flare is open source, it has an active modding community that has expanded it with new content. The game is available cross-platform for Linux, Mac, and Windows.