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Fallen Essence
A hack and slash roguelite across four elemental realms. Defeat each realm's boss, build a new set of upgrades and epiphanies every run, and reach the Aether for the final fight.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The core of Fallen Essence is done and fun to play, and we want players involved while we finish it. Your feedback will shape the balance, the new content and the polish we add before the full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to stay in Early Access through 2027 and finish the game together with the players who join us early.”

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

“The Early Access version is already close to the finished game. Before the full release we plan to add more lore, quality of life improvements, balance changes and polish, guided by what players tell us.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is complete from start to finish. It includes four elemental zones, a boss at the end of each one, the Aether and its final boss, random upgrades, epiphanies, and Heat to make later runs harder. There is more content, balance work and polish still to come.”

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

“We do not plan to change the price when the game leaves Early Access. Everyone who buys during Early Access gets every update and the full release at no extra cost.”

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

“We read the Steam discussions and use player feedback to decide what to fix and add next. We post regular updates on our progress and plans, so players always know what is coming.”
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About This Game

Fallen Essence is a hack and slash roguelite about fighting your way through four elemental realms. Each realm has its own enemies, its own challenges and a boss that guards the way forward. Defeat all four and the path to the Aether opens, where the final and hardest fight in the game waits.

No two runs play the same. As you fight through each zone you restore ancient altars, revive massive monuments and collect random upgrades along with powerful abilities called epiphanies. Every pick changes your build, and every run asks you to adapt.

When you fall, the run ends, but what you learned stays with you. Try a new combination, push a little further and take on the next boss better prepared.

KEY FEATURES

  • Four elemental zones. Travel through Air, Earth, Ice and Magma, each with its own look, enemies and challenges.
  • A boss at the end of every zone. Each boss tests your timing, your movement and the build you have put together.
  • A new build every run. Random upgrades and epiphanies combine in different ways, so each run lets you try a different playstyle.
  • The Aether. Clear all four zones to unlock the Aether and face the final boss.
  • Heat for experienced players. After you beat the game, raise the Heat to make every run harder and keep testing your skills.

EARLY ACCESS

Fallen Essence is launching in Early Access. The core gameplay is in place, and we will keep adding content and tuning the balance based on what players tell us. Join the discussion on our Steam Community page and help shape the game as it grows.

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AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The 3D models in Fallen Essence were made with the help of generative AI tools, and our team selected and adjusted them to fit the game's art style. The intro cinematic, including its narration, was created with generative AI. The music is not AI generated, and the game does not create any AI content while you play.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11, 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (4 cores, 8 threads)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p at Low settings. The game picks a graphics quality for your PC on first launch.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11, 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p at High settings. SSD recommended.
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