My 12 small tips to beat the game (as of v0.4): (1) Play the vampire, (2) Bite and don't use weapons if possible, (3) Replenish armor frequently, (4) Drink healing potions frequently, (5) Collect as much gold as possible, (6) Buy gear mainly for reducing hunger & increasing/replenishing HP, others are much less important, (7) No need to boost Stress or Mana abilities, (8) The "Rest-Sacrifice" spells combo is your best friend (use them when at low HP after fights), (9) Having a "Vanish" ready is the best way to avoid getting overwhelmed, (10) Avoid using the special ability & try to save it for the boss, (11) Note about the special ability: each time you use it the "effect pool" (total dmg) will be halved, and each time you bite dead an enemy the "effect pool" goes up by 1, (12) Hoard about 8-10 shots of Dmg 10 weapons (available from around Room 27 upwards) and use them all on the final boss.