DRL 0.10 Released, Jupiter Hell Classic in Early Access!
22 August 2025
Jupiter Hell Classic on Steam is out now!
From this day on, all major updates for DRL and JHC will be synched. If you wish to support future development buy the game on Steam, and you’ll be able to always get the latest version of DRL as a mod on the Steam Workshop – this is by far the easiest way to keep up to date with DRL :).
That said, as promised, DRL will always be free – so to coincide with the JHC 0.5.0 release on Steam, we’re releasing DRL 0.10! If you’re using the Workshop version, you already have it, if not, head to downloads section and rip and tear!
The changelog is huge. Just look at it . Some stuff is in progress, JHC got some shiny visual upgrades, some of them are already in DRL, some of them will come soon as we have spare artdev time.
Want the highlights? Tons of UI and UX improvements, a lot new visual effects, new L4 special levels, two new environment fluids, enrage mechanic, infighting and more nightmare variants, apart from tons little stuff!
Join us on the Jupiter Hell Discord to celebrate!
DRL 0.9.9.8 Released, Jupiter Hell Classic Announced!
6 August 2024
EDIT: 0.9.9.8a released, Linux versions available!
First up, we’re thrilled to announce our new project – Jupiter Hell Classic! This commercial total conversion/expansion brings the venerable DRL (formerly known as DoomRL/Doom, the Roguelike) into the Jupiter Hell universe! While modernized in terms of user experience and visuals, it retains all the beloved features of DRL, including (but not limited to!) readable and bright 2D sprites, corner-shooting, shotgun-scouting, gift-dropping, weapon unloading, and of course, DIAGONAL MOVEMENT :D.
You can wishlist Jupiter Hell Classic on Steam now!
But wait! All improvements will also be backported to good ol’ Doo^D^D^D DRL, which you can test RIGHT NOW! Head to the downloads section to jump right in! Note that you might need to download the installer from github if your antivirus flags it. Oh the pain of modern direct app development _.
This release not only includes the usual DRL updates but also modernizes the game with new APIs, in-game settings, improved UX, new graphics, idle animations, and the ability to save and quit the game at any point.
See version.txt for full info!
Future development of Jupiter Hell Classic will benefit the open-source DRL, so if you want to support it (or other classic ChaosForge roguelikes, hint, hint), help us by promoting Jupiter Hell Classic!
Finally, to celebrate, Jupiter Hell is on its biggest sale yet – grab it now at 70% off on Steam!
Finally, join us on the Jupiter Hell Discord to celebrate!
Jupiter Hell, spiritual successor to DRL is now on Steam Early Access!
5 August 2019
ChaosForge is extremely happy that Jupiter Hell, the spiritual successor and unofficial DRL sequel is out on Steam Early Access! Get it here and support its development:
Jupiter Hell on Steam Early Access!
Still random, still turn-based, still grid-based but with a modern coat of paint and lacking a certain IP :P.