In a field as packed as Steam Next Fest has become, getting to be the biggest entry in any genre is quite the achievement. But when your chosen genre is as competitive as the roguelike, getting anywhere near the top of the charts is a huge win. So when I spotted that a single game almost occupies the top spot in all three of the roguelike charts, I had to check it out.
Tears of Metal wears its Braveheart inspirations so clearly that there's a disclaimer at the start reminding you that it's a work of fiction. After a mysterious meteor strike brings invaders to your shore, it's up to you to fight them off and reclaim your island. In the demo, you'll do that with the sword hand of a distinctly Braveheart-looking main character, complete with kilt and long, flowing locks.
