Dungreed -

The "meta-progression" allows players to feel stronger even after a failed run:

Players can sacrifice unwanted loot at altars to receive better items on future runs. Reviewer Consensus They Updated Dungreed and It's So Good! Dungreed

You earn experience to level up (capped at level 30), allowing you to allocate points into different skill trees for passives like extra dashes or damage bonuses. The "meta-progression" allows players to feel stronger even

Unlike most roguelikes, Dungreed features a Satiation mechanic. You eat at in-dungeon taverns to gain powerful stat boosts for the current run, but you must balance your hunger meter to continue eating as you progress through floors. Unlike most roguelikes

The premise is simple: a sentient dungeon has swallowed a village, and you must dive into its belly to rescue the inhabitants and rebuild the town.