SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is now available for early access on Steam, offering a throwback RPG for Windows. And while some developers mean 8-bit or even 16-bit graphics when they say throwback, Black Shell Games takes that a step farther, as this game is presented entirely in ASCII. The game is 37% off during early access, and here's more on what to expect:

As the world's first fully-ASCII game to grace the Steam platform, SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game was meticulously designed to offer a truly compelling role-playing experience complete with a robust action-rpg inspired combat system.

Black Edition builds upon the classic SanctuaryRPG formula with all new procedurally generated artwork, as well as a plethora of areas to explore, races to experiment with, skills to master, and loot to collect. Whether you're a valiant hero or a dastardly villain, the fate of Sanctuary is in your hands.