Death by Scrolling Coming to Consoles

Alright, let’s see what sorts of press releases found their way to my email inbox today. Death by Scrolling, you say? Wow, someone made an entire game about my experience on every social media platform I’ve ever used! What I mean is that according to the press release, “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.” Death by Scrolling, developed by Terrible Toybox NZ and published by MicroProse Software, will be coming to consoles soon.

Here is what the press release has to say about the imminent console versions of Death by Scrolling: “The chaotic climb out of the afterlife continues as Death By Scrolling arrives on consoles on April 16, launching simultaneously on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The console release will coincide with a major update for the PC version, bringing new content and quality-of-life improvements across all platforms. Set in the ever-shifting bureaucratic nightmare of Purgatory Inc., Death By Scrolling is an endlessly scrolling action roguelite where players must fight their way upward through monsters, hazards, and relentless pressure from the Reaper herself.

“The world never stops moving, the floor is always rising, and the only escape is to keep climbing. Players choose from a cast of unique characters, each with their own abilities and playstyles, and attempt to survive the vertical chaos long enough to collect the gold needed to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant crossing fee. Along the way, players will encounter bizarre enemies, strange vendors, unexpected side quests, and plenty of opportunities to improve their build mid-run.” Death by Scrolling is out now on Steam, and it will release on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on April 16th, 2026.