In 2025, the gaming world has embraced roguelites, and even iconic titles like Half-Life 2 are being reimagined. The recent launch of SourceWorld, a standalone mod for Half-Life 2, offers players an exciting experience, transforming the beloved game into a roguelike adventure.

This mod allows participants to traverse different timelines as a dimensional hitman pursuing remnants of the Combine. Players don’t need the original game to get started—just a Steam account will suffice. The demo released during Next Fest showcases the mod’s exciting features, derived from a previous proof-of-concept.

The latest version of SourceWorld introduces significant enhancements, revealing a revamped procedural map generation, smarter AI, tutorial missions, and a more intuitive interface. It closely resembles the quality of retail games from two decades ago.

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Despite the complexities of inventory management, the mod retains the essential combat mechanics of Half-Life 2, now augmented with additional features to enrich gameplay. Players will engage in various objectives and face varied environments, adding layers to combat strategies.

While the developers, Bronco Development, work on this passion project in their spare time, they hope to finalize and launch a full version next year. For now, gamers can dive into the SourceWorld demo on Steam and experience this unique twist on a classic.

Watch the SourceWorld demo trailer on YouTube for more insight.