BELGRADE, Serbia - March 23, 2026 - Independent developer SmelJey Games released an updated demo of the roguelite city builder Into the Depths, featuring new mechanics and improved art.
Into the Depths combines the unpredictability of a roguelite card game with the strategic planning of a city builder in a mysterious subterranean environment. Players will raise settlements in the dark caves of the Depths, mine minerals and unlock new cards through the research system. Strategic resource management is crucial, since running out of food will result in starting over. Spend gathered minerals on permanent upgrades and discover powerful building synergies to turn the tide and survive down below.
Key Features
The updated demo offers approximately 60-120 minutes of gameplay and features:
- Complete visual overhaul
- New perk system
- Updated progression tree
- Three unique biomes with their own dangers and challenges
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Localization into 11 languages, including Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Availability and assets
Into the Depths is currently in development, with a demo available now on Steam. The full game will launch in Q2 2026.
- Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3705150/Into_The_Depths/
- Demo Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/hcJvjGkpnRY
- Platform: PC (Steam)
About Developer
SmelJey is an independent game developer based in Belgrade, Serbia, working on a roguelite city builder, Into the Depths. Previously, he developed several small WebGL games on the itch.io platform.