A chaotic local multiplayer brawler where up to 4 players duel on a shrinking lava island. Play free-for-all or in teams, draft powerful spells, and knock rivals into the flames to be the last standing Lavalad.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“This is the first fully functional version of the game, and I'm excited to share it with players. There are still features I want to add. Letting players try the game as early as possible gives me the opportunity to gather feedback along the way, helping prioritize what matters most to the players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately one year.”

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

“- Singleplayer content, such as a campaign and challenges.
- Unlockables, including new stages and spells.
- Online multiplayer”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“All features listed in the "About This Game" section are available in the current version. Please refer to that section for full details.”

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

“Lavalads may increase slightly in price after Early Access.”

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

“Through the Discord server and Steam forums, I'll gather feedback on updates and let players vote on what to prioritize next.”
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About This Game

A chaotic local multiplayer brawler. Up to 4 lads duke it out on a small island surrounded by lava that relentlessly closes in. Draft new spells and items every round, adapt to the chaos, and knock your rivals into the flames to claim victory.

The core mechanics are simple and accessible, anyone can pick up and play. Matches are short, intense, and packed with action. Perfect for friends, parties, or quick bursts of competitive fun.

FEATURES

  • 1–4 player local multiplayer

  • Free-for-all or Team Battle

  • Play against or with bots

  • Spell and item drafting every round

  • Custom keybinding mechanic

  • Easy to pick up, hard to master

  • Full controller support

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows® 10/8/7/Vista/XP
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better
    • Memory: 4 MB RAM
    • Graphics: SM3 2GB VRAM
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11.0 or higher
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (2GHz or better)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2400 or better / NVidia 8600M or better
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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