A Dark Rogue-like Bastion
Asura has combat mechanics much in the vein of Bastion: move from area to area, utilizing both melee and ranged attacks and dodges. However, unlike Bastion, Asura is both randomly generated and exhibits a much darker tone.
Games with a 'God Of War' blend of combat mechanics, RPG-like upgrades, and mythological backstories are becoming quite common. God Of War used Greek mythology to amazing effect. Darksiders added the characters of the Apocalypse to this formula. Bastion has proven it can be every bit as awesome on a very small budget. What sets Asura apart is its permadeath, randomly generated environments, and use of Indian mythology.
While Asura, like Bastion, is an indie game treading what is usually AAA waters, it feels every bit as epic. Asura's use of a rather unfamiliar (to Western folk) Indian mythology may also prove to be another standout feature that'll have people talking about this game for a long time.