Death's Door is an action RPG about Crow, a bird who serves as a reaper of souls at the Reaping Commission Headquarters. The player must assist an old reaper who tricked Crow and collect giant souls to secure his own passage on after death. However, these souls are stolen from him, forcing Crow to track them down.
The gameplay revolves around Crow's journey through various areas to defeat giant souls and bring them back to Death's Door . The character can move freely and has a range of melee and ranged attacks, with five unlockable weapons. Puzzle-solving is crucial in both melee and ranged attacks, as well as navigating the environment to collect items and progress.
The game features a checkpoint system through doors that allow fast travel. When Crow dies, he returns to the last unlocked door. Characters can be spoken to at the Reaping Commission Headquarters , and upgrades can be made to Crow's characteristics using soul energy collected from defeating enemies. Health can be restored by consuming seeds in specific pots.
Throughout the game, players can discover many secrets and optional collectibles. Three additional magic items are unlocked, providing new ranged weapons that can be used similar to melee weapons. These often open up new paths or secrets in previously explored areas, offering a Metroidvania-style experience.
The game also features multiple characters to interact with, as well as humorous elements throughout.