Soulless Knight
Soulless Knight is a high-performance, top-down roguelite dungeon crawler for iOS. Built with a custom Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture in Swift and rendered using SpriteKit, it combines deep technical engineering with classic arcade combat.
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Key Features
- Custom ECS Engine: A pure Swift implementation of the Entity-Component-System pattern, ensuring highly decoupled logic and hardware-agnostic systems.
- Procedural Generation: Every run features a unique layout across three different structural archetypes: Linear, Star-Shaped, and L-Shaped.
- Twin-Stick Combat: Fluid, native iOS controls featuring modular joystick adapters and command-driven input.
- Deep Customization: A two-weapon loadout system with support for Firearms (Ammo), Magic (Mana), and Melee combat styles.
- Modern Design: Built on a solid foundation of software engineering patterns (Adapter, Factory, Strategy, etc.) to ensure maintainability and testability.
Getting Started
If you're a player looking to dive into the dungeon, check out the User Manual.
If you're a developer interested in the architecture, start with the Design Overview or dive into the ECS Core.
Technical Specs
| Aspect | Tech Stack |
|---|---|
| Language | Swift |
| Framework | SpriteKit |
| Architecture | Custom ECS (Entity-Component-System) |
| Platform | iOS 16.0+ |
| Build System | Xcode 15+ |