You Should Have Stopped

Game premise and mechanics

You Should Have Stopped is a roguelite gambling game where you battle enemies that represent parts of your own body. You engage in combat by making strategic decisions about risking your health, gold, or attack power during encounters. Each enemy you face is a part of you, which ties into the game’s thematic elements of self-inflicted struggle.

Risk and rewards

In this game, you can decide how much of your resources to wager against enemies. The amount you bet increases the stakes, and you must choose when to reclaim what you've staked. If you hesitate too long, you risk losing everything. This mechanic emphasizes a balance between greed and caution, a core gameplay loop that drives your engagement in each run.