A single-player roguelike about creatures just beginning to understand their world, their place in it, and what's been watching the whole time.

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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?

“Bauble is playable right now, but we want to develop the rest of it alongside the people who play it. Early Access gives us a real feedback loop: what's landing, what's confusing, what players want more of. We're a small studio and this is our first commercial release. Getting it in front of players before we lock things in has been the right strategy for us.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We're planning to be in Early Access for approximately 6 months, with a full 1.0 release targeting the end of 2026. That said, we'd rather take the time to get it right than hit a date on the calendar.”

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

“The Early Access version has two characters and one environment to investigate. In the full version, we plan to add a third player character, a second environment, and a final act to the story, in addition to expanding all existing content with new options.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build includes 2 fully playable characters, 7 story levels, and an infinite mode. You can run through the full story in 1-3 hours, depending on your level of skill. Combat, the upgrade system, and the core run loop are all functional and representative of the final game's feel.”

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

“We plan to offer a lower price during Early Access as a thank-you to players who come in early and help shape the game. We expect to raise the price when we release the complete, polished 1.0.”

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

“Our Discord is where we chat with players, release new builds, and respond to any and all feedback. Join in! [] We're very active in engaging with the community.”
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About This Game

Overview

Bauble is a real-time adventure strategy game about creatures on a planet where sentience is just emerging. You power up your character as you play (through upgrades called Ideas), fight enemies at a pace that rewards positioning over reflexes, and unlock different paths through the world depending on the choices you make.

The game is played in a series of "runs," or short outings in which you start fresh and get a chance to try an entirely new combination of Ideas. You won't see everything in a single run. Some paths are hidden behind the choices you made. Some things you'll only understand after you've played it more than once.

Gameplay

Combat is real-time but unhurried. Enemies have readable behaviors. Positioning and timing matter more than reaction speed. As you learn how creatures act, your in-game encyclopedia fills in, and a good plan of attack goes a long way.

Between fights, you choose Ideas. These aren't just stat boosts; they represent creatures gaining awareness of themselves and each other. The Ideas you take change how your character plays and which parts of the world open up to you. Two runs won't feel the same, and the differences go deeper than combat.

Modes

In story mode, investigate the sudden collapse of your ecosystem. Play as a trio of small creatures over several chapters and find out who is responsible.

In challenge mode, you take what you've learned and apply it to a longer run, earning a score for your build and your performance through the level.

Music

The game features a full, original soundtrack, which will be made available separately on release.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 2.4 Ghz or equivalent 64-bit processor
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 8 GB RAM
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
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