Indie developer Carsten Herzog, publishing under ByteBeyond, is preparing to unleash a relentless new roguelite experience on PC. There Is mORE, a procedurally generated mining survival game, is set to launch in Steam Early Access on March 3, 2026, challenging players to survive ten unforgiving nights of escalating monster attacks.
Combining deep mining mechanics with intense base defense and roguelike progression, There Is mORE delivers a high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop where every decision could mean the difference between survival and total collapse.
Mine by Day, Defend by Night
At the heart of There Is mORE is a dangerous rhythm. By day, players descend into a procedurally generated underground world, digging through shifting tile-based maps in search of valuable ores. These resources are essential—not just for upgrades, but for survival itself.
When night falls, the game transforms into a desperate defense scenario. Waves of enemies emerge from the darkness, including skeletons, slimes, and far deadlier creatures, all drawn to THE CORE—the energy source powering your base. If THE CORE falls, the run is over.
Darkness Is the Real Enemy
The underground is not just hostile—it’s psychological. Players must keep their lamp lit at all times, as lingering in darkness slowly drains sanity. Stay unlit for too long, and the terrifying Nightmare Worm will emerge, hunting relentlessly through the tunnels.
As players dig deeper, danger scales aggressively. Stronger enemies, rarer ores, and unpredictable encounters ensure that no two runs feel the same.
Roguelite Progression Where Every Run Matters
There Is mORE is built around roguelike gameplay with meta progression, ensuring that even failed runs contribute to long-term growth. Ores collected can be sold for gold, allowing players to upgrade armor, weapons, backpacks, and tools between runs.
Progression is further expanded through:
- A skill tree system
- Permanent upgrades
- Unlockable abilities and spells
With each night survived, new content becomes available—offering more strategic options to prepare for the escalating threat.
Unlock Powerful Spells and Rune-Based Abilities
Spells play a major role in survival. Players can discover over 20 unique spells, unlocked by collecting runes scattered throughout the underground. For every four runes gathered, a new spell is unlocked—ranging from defensive shields to devastating offensive abilities.
Choosing when and how to use spells is critical, especially as enemies grow stronger with each passing night. Survive all 10 nights, and a powerful endgame reward awaits.
Optimized for Steam Deck and Handheld Play
Designed with portability in mind, There Is mORE is fully optimized for Steam Deck and controller play, delivering smooth performance and intuitive controls across handheld and PC setups.
The Early Access version already offers a polished experience, with the developer actively working on future updates that will introduce:
- Additional monsters
- Expanded spell systems
- New ores and weapons
- Deeper progression mechanics
- More skills and challenges
There Is mORE Early Access Key Features
- Over 20 unique spells to unlock
- 20+ ore types to discover and mine
- 14+ enemy types with escalating difficulty
- 10-day survival cycle with boss fight and endless mode
- Meta progression and skill tree system
- Fully optimized for Steam Deck and controllers
Wishlist There Is mORE on Steam
Players eager to test their survival instincts can wishlist There Is mORE on Steam now, ahead of its March 3, 2026 Early Access launch.
