You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a dark roguelike distilled into one impossible boss fight. Step into the role of a rogue sorcerer, an outcast of the Order of Eskilon, and face the Great Demon, a relentless foe designed to test your mastery, patience, and skill.

Armed with forbidden magic and bound by cursed tattoos, every run is a battle for survival. Death is inevitable, but each defeat brings new powers, hidden lore, and another chance to adapt.

Face the Great Demon!
Enter a relentless boss fight where every move counts and only mastery will decide your fate.

Unleash Forbidden Magic!
Harness soul-twisting tattoos that grant new powers and let you forge your own combat style.

Move Like a Shadow!
Dodge, weave, and strike in a fluid movement-based combat system built for precision and speed.

Die to Grow Stronger!
Each death etches a new tattoo into your flesh, reviving you stronger, wiser, and closer to victory.

Uncover Hidden Lore!
Earn mystical lore books that reveal lost histories of Eskilon while gifting you new magical powers.

Discover Dark Secrets!
Unveil hidden mechanics and mysterious elements that extend beyond the single-player experience.

Test Your Limits!
With its punishing difficulty and skill-focused design, YACDE is crafted for players who crave a true challenge.

Can you defeat the Great Demon? Or will you be just another forgotten soul in the ruins of Eskilon?

Emily Dawn Gilliland

You Alone Can Defeat Evil

Emily Dawn Gilliland

You Alone Can Defeat Evil