Shadow Monarch’s Rise is an action RPG with fast, skill-based combat, quests, hidden treasures, epic bosses, and character progression. A Skilltree with epic Powers to unlock! Future updates will include new areas & Bosses!
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Dec 19, 2025
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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?

“I’m a solo indie developer, and Early Access gives me the chance to build this game together with the community. Your feedback is super important — it helps me shape the gameplay so it’s as fun and enjoyable as possible.

During Early Access, I plan to add features like Local Co-op, Multiplayer, more character weapons, and new abilities.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early Access is planned for about 1 to 4 years, with regular updates so you can enjoy new abilities, weapons, and features right away. Development may take longer, as I love expanding the game with new characters, bosses, enemies, and future DLCs.”

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

“The full version is planned to offer more content, polish, and variety compared to the Early Access version. Along the way, I want to keep adding things like Local Co-op, Multiplayer, new abilities, more weapons, additional characters, bosses, and enemies. I also enjoy expanding the game world, so future updates may include extra content and even DLCs to keep the experience fresh. Future updates will include cloud save functionality and enhanced accessibility features to improve the experience for all players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Right now, I’m working on the player’s abilities and animations to make sure the gameplay feels smooth and responsive. The game currently uses placeholder characters, which will later be replaced by the main character design, actual enemies, bosses, and the world itself. This allows me to focus on getting the core mechanics right first before expanding into full content. ”

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

“No — the price will stay the same. It will remain constant even after the game leaves Early Access.”

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

“I want the community to be directly involved by sharing feedback and ideas. Players will be able to reach me through Discord and social media channels like Instagram, TikTok, and others. I’ll regularly share updates, ask for feedback on new features, and listen to suggestions so the game can grow together with the community.”
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Planned Release Date: Dec 19, 2025

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Reviews

“Reminds me of Hollow Knight and Dead Cells. I enjoy plain it.”
10/10 – Rilwan M.

“For a one-man project, this already feels more alive than some big studio games.”
10/10 – Marco

“The choice between heroism and tyranny makes every decision feel heavy. Can’t wait to see how far this world goes.”
10/10 – Lisa

About This Game

Betrayed by blood. Your brother seized your throne, stole your power and cast your name into shadow. By chance alone you survived — but the world you knew did not.

He did not merely take a crown: he razed kingdoms, crushed dissent and laid the land to ruin. A tyrant in iron and ash, he turned cities into graves and sold the cries of the innocent to the highest bidder. Your wife was taken. Your children were torn from you and sold into chains. The realm smolders under his rule.

Now you rise as the Shadow Monarch — hollowed, hunting, remade by loss and fury. With every battle you regain a shard of power, with every choice you shape the fate of a broken world. Will you gather the scattered embers and rebuild a just realm… or fan the flames into a new order born of fire and fear?

Pursue your brother across ruined fortresses, haunted wildernesses and shattered capitals. Rescue those who remain, rally the broken, and confront the tyrant who turned kingship into tyranny — or seize the throne and bend this blasted world to your will. The path is yours: savior, avenger, or sovereign of ash.

Every encounter tests you. Every decision scars the world — and the world will remember which kind of Monarch you chose to be. Whatare you gonna choose?

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Microsoft Windows® 8.1/10 (64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better
    • Additional Notes: * Ab dem 1. Januar 2024 unterstützt der Steam-Client nur noch Windows 10 und neuere Versionen.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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