With Skigill , the classic RPG skill tree becomes a crowded battlefield

Developer: Achromi
Publisher: Achromi
Platform: Windows (reviewed), Mac, Linux
Release Date: Oct. 31, 2025 (Early Access)
ESRB Rating: N/A
Price: $5
Links: Steam

If you’ve played any number of RPGs, you probably know the skill tree as a break from the game’s core action. It’s a place to pause, take a breather, and scroll through a massive visual menu of upgrade options, considering which path of stat and ability tweaks best fits your character and your play style.

With Skigill, indie developer Achromi has taken that break-time menu and transformed it into the playing field for an intriguing Vampire Survivors-style roguelike. And while the Early Access game currently lacks the kind of deep content that will keep players coming back for a long time, it’s still a clever and engaging take on the genre that I haven’t been able to put down for ...