About This Demo

Demo Content

The demo covers the first three areas of the game: Mourning Hollow, Ravenbell, and The Murkway. It also includes a difficulty selection option:

• Standard for the intended challenge and gameplay experience.

• Story Mode for those who prefer a lighter challenge and want to focus on the atmosphere.

By playing the demo, you’ll get a clear look at the game’s core mechanics, early progression, and narrative style.

An ancient curse has spread its malignant thorns across every living soul, shattering the fragile balance between hope and despair. Awaken as the Inquisitor—a solitary wanderer marked by the roots—and step into a realm where the echoes of forgotten legends merge with the relentless grip of darkness.

Embark on an epic journey through a non-linear world where decaying temples, spectral forests, and crumbling ruins form a landscape of haunting beauty and unyielding peril. Every shadow conceals a secret, and every thorn serves as a stark reminder of the curse that binds this land.

Brutal, Adaptive Combat

Face off against grotesque creatures and colossal, cursed beasts that lurk in every corner of Gravethorn. Master devastating combos and execute brutal finishing moves in visceral battles where precision, strategy, and raw determination are your only allies. Adapt your fighting style on the fly, turning your anguish into a weapon against the forces of darkness.

Unyielding Customization

Delve deep into the mysteries of a long-forgotten lore by uncovering relics imbued with the power of lost souls. Equip mystical trinkets, sigils, and forbidden arts that enhance your abilities and forge a unique path tailored to your playstyle. Every artifact recovered is a stepping stone toward unraveling the curse—and your own enigmatic past.

A Tapestry of Tragic Encounters

Along your perilous journey, cross paths with enigmatic figures whose fates are intertwined with Gravethorn’s sorrowful destiny. Some offer cryptic guidance, while others conceal treacherous motives beneath veils of madness. Their stories and choices will challenge your resolve, forcing you to decide between the pursuit of redemption or the embrace of retribution.

Epic Boss Battles & the Price of Penance

Prepare for heart-pounding encounters with titanic foes—the monstrous embodiments of the ancient curse. Each battle is a brutal test of your mettle and ingenuity, where every victory draws you one step closer to breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Gravethorn contains frequent pixelated gore and violence.