About This Game

Horns is a dark fantasy Action RPG that evolves as players alter the fate of Velharion, a magical land lost to instability and on the verge of collapse. Join Lyssandra, general of the King’s Guard (or what remains of it), on her journey to learn the truth behind the crown’s sudden downfall.

Emerge from the rubble of an overnight assault on the capital and set out to find the king as Lyssandra discovers secrets hidden in her own past that lead to irreversible transformations over time. Will you hide your horns, or bear them proudly?

Watch the world react as Lyssandra grows horns throughout her journey. Some characters may run in fear, while others may treat Lyssandra more kindly, offering different rewards for her actions. As Lyssandra’s search for the king unearths strange unknowns about her own past, learn to navigate a macabre land that grows ever stranger as she physically transforms. Find a way to deal with the repercussions…and reap the rewards

Develop a custom style of combat by weaving together sword, shield, and forbidden arcane powers in a battle system born from the bones of late ‘90s and early 2000s dark fantasy Action RPGs. Chain light attacks into combos to deal massive damage, or charge up a single heavy strike to break an enemy’s guard and bring them to their knees. Roll, block, and sidestep enemies while learning their attack patterns, but swing precisely! Attacking wildly weakens weapon durability — break an axe at the wrong time, and it’s off to Lord Egannon’s last save point statue with you

Magic erupts from Velharion’s soil, vegetation, water, and air, providing its people with critical advancements using Fire, Ice, Blood, and Light spells in everyday life. Wield each element offensively and defensively to defeat challenging enemies, unlock hidden paths, and carve out a playstyle all your own.

All around the land lie Nyxar Holes, open passages into a distorted dimension of Velharion known as the Nyxar Realm. With the right equipment, enter these portals to effectively “disappear” to deal massive damage, evade powerful foes, and bypass dangerous areas before reappearing. Beware the Nyxar Warrior, however, as he chases Lyssandra throughout her time spent in the Realm. Evade his clutches to fast-travel between locations and uncover secret items hiding within the Realm along the way. 

In Velharion, humans rule under the order of King Eryndor Velhar alongside the Arcanists, native inhabitants born with magic embedded in their body as element seeds fueling their spells. Helarions, however? That’s another story. Neither human nor Arcanist, they possess terrifying powers despite their peaceful demeanor, including self-healing — and the ability to absorb an Arcanist’s seed for their own gain.

Explore a familiar land made strange by magical shifts in reality. Watch night turn to day and back again as the HourStride occasionally occurs, turning the dangers of the day into fatal fights at night. Solve environmental puzzles hiding secret paths, enchanted weapons, and entire dungeons that open once other puzzles are resolved. 

Many valuable items and rare equipment await discovery, but not all can be carried at once. Embrace the friction of limited inventory space to create customized approaches to combat. Stock up on healing dust, retain an armory of enchanted magical weapons, or collect stackable relics that permanently increase Lyssandra’s stats so long as they remain in her bag. Increase her bag size by crafting with the correct components, and gather what you cannot carry into the Storage Box, shared chests strewn throughout the land.

• Horns - Grow Lyssandra’s horns throughout her journey and react accordingly as the people around her respond to her changes 

• Nyxar Realm Mechanics – Slow down the world while you move freely and turn every fight into your advantage

• Exploration & Secrets – Discover hidden items, creatures, and mysteries across dark villages, forests, and dungeons

• HourStride - a phenomenon where time moves swiftly, and the night is not meant for the unwary

• Build Your Playstyle – Upgrade your horns and unlock new abilities to grow stronger as a fighter, arcanist, or master of horns

• Fast-Paced Combat – Combine melee, magic, and horn powers in fluid, skill-driven battles

• One-Strike Finish Moves – Eliminate enemies instantly with precise, brutal executions

• Boss Encounters – Face powerful rulers of Velharion in intense fights