Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Despair!
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re a small development team of nine individuals. We love our game, but getting community feedback is super important. Hopefully, you find it just as fun.

Balancing the game is key to its success as a deck builder. We want to hear about what’s broken and what’s amazing. We plan new builds every two weeks. If you want more frequent beta builds, join our Discord beta group.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Six to twelve months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add more enemies, bosses, trinkets, amulets, and scrolls. We’re also considering ascension levels, achievements, familiars, and different spellbook types.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game's core mechanics are complete, and we already have a wide variety of items and enemies to make every run feel unique. The UI is polished, but the character and content art are all temporary and need to be finished. We plan to use player feedback to help direct our focus on improving the game for a full release.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Runeborn will be heavily discounted for Early Access to encourage access to more players and feedback. We’ll increase it on release but keep it similar to other roguelike deck-builder games.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We encourage everyone to join our Discord. Our developers are happy to chat about upcoming features and what’s working or not. We will also be active on our Runeborn Steam community hub. We plan to send regular dev updates through both channels.”
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Planned Release Date: Q2 2025

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About This Game

Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Despair!

MATCH ELEMENTAL RUNES 

Cast spells to attack the enemy. Each cast randomizes the runes in the columns of your runebook like spinning reels on a slot machine. Damage is then dealt by matching the results along five different spell lines. You can strategically hold up to 8 runes to lock them in place while the other runes spin. Meditating allows you to search for more matching runes to hold before casting, increasing your chances of making larger matches and dealing more damage!

DECK-BUILD YOUR RUNEBOOK 

Increase your chances of matching runes by customizing the columns of runes in your runebook in a unique deck-building experience. Add, remove, and modify the runes that can appear in each column to match your chosen strategy. Add amulets and auras to your runes to enhance them with additional effects when they are cast. 

COLLECT HUNDREDS OF TRINKETS 

Buy and sell trinkets to find synergies and crazy combos across 150 trinkets. Trinkets can increase your damage, add damage multipliers, trigger runes multiple times, give you extra holds, make normal runes wild, and so much more! 

FIGHT DOZENS OF ENEMIES 

Start each level with a meaningful choice between enemies with unique abilities. Balance the risk from stronger foes with a greater coin reward to spend across five specialized shops. Elites and bosses provide extra challenges along your journey. 

EVERY RUN IS RANDOMIZED 

With hundreds of options and choices available between trinkets, scrolls, enemies, and more, no two runs will ever be the same!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11
    • Processor: Quad Core Processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon RX 460 or similar dedicated graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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