Returnal is a fast-paced roguelike third-person shooter that blends intense action with psychological science fiction storytelling. Players control Selene, a space explorer trapped on the hostile alien planet Atropos, where death sends her back to the beginning of a constantly shifting cycle. Each run features procedurally generated environments, randomized weapons, and escalating difficulty. Combat rewards agility, precision, and quick decision-making as enemies unleash relentless bullet-hell attacks. With atmospheric visuals, haptic-focused gameplay design, and a mysterious narrative, Returnal delivers a challenging and immersive experience built around repetition, mastery, and discovery.