Cult — Of Babel

: It drew inspiration from Diablo , featuring legendary gear that could fundamentally change how spells and abilities functioned. Controversy and Removal

Originally released as a "bullet heaven" or horde-survival game, followed the gameplay loop popularized by titles like Vampire Survivors . Players would fight off waves of enemies, collect experience, and upgrade abilities in a rogue-lite format.

: Each character typically had its own gold income and leveling system, though some items could be shared via a "shared stash".

: A separate 2D stealth platformer inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ short story. It features a robotic cult called the Kaborists that rules a post-apocalyptic world 20,000 years in the future.

" Cult of Babel " most commonly refers to a specific indie video game and its associated "Prologue," which garnered significant controversy within the gaming community due to its handling of early access and its sudden removal from storefronts.

: It featured fast-paced action where players chose different characters (like wizards or warriors) to progress through floors of a tower.

The game is frequently discussed today as a "cautionary tale" regarding Early Access scams.