Death by Scrolling - Player count and game stats

Death by Scrolling is tagged as Action. It is published by Terrible Toybox NZ (developer) and MicroProse Software (publisher) and released on 28 Oct, 2025. This page tracks live Steam player counts, historical peaks, and regional pricing. and the all-time peak was 165 concurrent players on 28 October 2025.

Developer: Terrible Toybox NZ

Publisher: MicroProse Software

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Release Date: 28 Oct, 2025

Official site On Steam Details

Est. sales: 4,950 High confidence

About Death by Scrolling

Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

More Death by Scrolling Details

Welcome to Death By Scrolling, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you'll cross that river.

🔥 Key Features

Varied Cast of Characters: Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle.
Vertically Scrolling Mayhem: Constant upward movement means no time to rest—let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it’s game over.
Relentless Pursuit: The Reaper is always close by—stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him!
Loot & Progression: Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors.
Bonus Runs & Side Quests: Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards.
Monster Mash: Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint.
Quirky Lore & Humor: A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration.
Leaderboards: See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls.

Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory, inc.?

Controller Support: full
Genres: Action
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese
Last Checked: 2026-08-05T18:32:39.848Z

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