An Unexpected Spin on Tanking
When you think about tanking in video games, what comes to mind? Usually, it's a shouting match in an online dungeon, fighting for aggro with strangers who might bolt at any moment. Enter Don't Lose Aggro, the solo roguelike that flips that idea on its head. No more endless queues or unreliable teammates—this time, you’re the only thing standing between your party and total wipeout, all in a tight single-player package.
Developed by Oren Koren, Don't Lose Aggro is a love letter to the unsung heroes of MMORPGs, but you don’t need a guild or even a friend to enjoy it. It hands players the classic tanking toolkit—managing threat, positioning, and keeping squishy companions alive—while weaving in permadeath and procedural oddities that keep every run feeling fresh. The dungeons you’re tackling aren’t just cookie-cutter caves, either. Expect to see everything from molten wastelands and endless sand to the eerie ruins of the Fallen City. Each map changes with every attempt, so getting too comfortable? Not an option.
Party Protection Without the Drama
Instead of rolling as the damage dealer, you're building out your tank. Choosing between four skill archetypes—Dodger, Blocker, Kiter, and Taunter—means every decision feels meaningful. Want to outmaneuver monsters and dodge blows to keep the party safe? Dodger's your play. If camping in the middle and soaking up every hit suits you, Blocker is the way to go. Each style caters to a very different kind of player, letting you personalize the action without the messy meta-chasing that plagues a lot of multiplayer titles.
This party isn’t just for show, either. Your companions genuinely rely on you: mages rain down fire, rogues dart in for a quick stab, but they’re incredibly fragile without your help. If you drop the ball, it’s curtains for them first. Pulling enemies, keeping their attention, and sliding into just the right spot feels less like a grind and more like high-stakes chess. There’s constant tension—your choices directly influence how many rounds your team lasts, and yes, you really can throw an epic run off the rails with one misstep.
- The Steam demo gives a solid slice of core gameplay, letting you try out both standard dungeon crawls and a relentless boss rush mode.
- Customization options and party management are already robust: you can allocate skill points, experiment with different companions, and test out tank builds against unique encounters.
- Players are already praising its tight mechanics and the adrenaline rush of protecting their digital party—without online drama or lag.
No official release date is in sight, but if first impressions are anything to go by, Don't Lose Aggro has the chops to build a dedicated fanbase. There’s no multiplayer, no loot box nonsense, and no need to beg friends to get online—just pure tanking action, one nerve-wracking room at a time.