The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Guide

It is a roguelike shooter in which you fight by firing tears. Each dungeon is randomly generated, and hundreds of items combine to create different builds on every run. Widely regarded as a landmark roguelike, it had over 440,000 Steam reviews rated Overwhelmingly Positive in the Japanese source's review snapshot. Developed and published by Nicalis, it was released on November 4, 2014.

Japanese is not officially supported. However, there is relatively little text, and many item effects become apparent when you pick them up and fire, so the language barrier is comparatively small. If this still concerns you, check before buying. Similar games with Japanese support include [Noita](/games/noita/) and [Vampire Survivors](/games/vampire-survivors/).

That is part of the normal experience. The game gives no detailed explanations, so picking things up and trying them is the basic approach. You can enjoy it by experimenting first, then consulting outside information once you become familiar with it and want to know more.

You lose the items from that run, but unlocks remain. New characters and items accumulate as you unlock them, so even a failed run expands what the game can offer.

Taking fewer hits. Staying alive is harder than dealing damage here. Get into the habit of checking enemy projectiles and the terrain before moving around each room. Item luck varies, but your ability to dodge steadily improves.