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Dead March: Dark Lord Rising
Dark Lord! The Dead March has begun. Raise an army of Hell, attack and plunder settlements for resources. Grow your Dark Power, unlock new abilities, and upgrade your forces to conquer the capital of the human kingdom. Satan will judge your every battle.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

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?

“Early Access is the best approach for developing this game. We can collect valuable feedback and ideas that will help shape its direction. Community input will guide us in enhancing gameplay, expanding features, and creating the best possible experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect the game to leave Early Access and reach full release within a year.”

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

“The full version will feature additional content and gameplay improvements. These additions will expand strategic options, deepen the combat system, and provide greater replayability, making every campaign feel more unique.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version delivers the complete core experience described on the store page, featuring real-time tactical battles, core unit and settlement types, resource management, and abilities. Throughout Early Access, we'll continue expanding the game with new content, features, and gameplay improvements.”

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

“We don't plan to change the game's price when it leaves Early Access.”

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

“The community will play an important role in the game's development. We'll be listening to your feedback, discussing ideas, and using your suggestions to improve the game throughout Early Access.”
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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Overview

A strategy roguelite with real-time tactical battles. Your goal is to destroy the capital of the human kingdom. You begin with only a handful of minions—just enough to raid villages. Gather resources and increase your Dark Power by razing settlements. Build a formidable army, learn new abilities, and prepare for the final assault.

Every battle matters. You have only one chance to conquer each settlement. If you fail, it will be granted divine protection and become forever beyond your reach.

 

Army

There are three ways to expand your army. You can use bones to create minions and skeletal warriors. By spending your Dark Power, you can recruit creatures from Hell. You can also summon wild beasts to serve you. Your units grow stronger by gaining experience in battle, so it is wise to keep them alive.

Battles

Battles are fought in real time. At the start of the game, you can issue only a single general attack order. By spending your Dark Power, you can unlock new command abilities, giving you greater control over your army. Later on, you will be able to organize your forces into multiple hordes, allowing them to fight with greater coordination and efficiency. Satan will judge your performance as a commander, and your rewards will reflect the effectiveness of your leadership.

Map

You begin your campaign at the edge of the map, and your ultimate goal is to reach the capital at the heart of the kingdom. There are many possible routes to your destination, but if an attack on a settlement is repelled, the road through it will be permanently blocked. Along the way, you will encounter camps, villages, towns, forts, and monasteries. Each type of settlement is defended by different kinds of troops and yields different loot when razed.

Resources

The game features three resources: Dark Power, Bones, and Iron. You gain Dark Power by destroying settlements and killing enemies. Spend it to unlock new abilities, learn powerful spells, and upgrade your forces. Bones collected from the dead can be used to create minions and skeletal warriors. Iron is acquired by plundering settlements and salvaging the weapons and armor of fallen soldiers. Use it to forge stronger arms and armor for your army.

Abilities

The game features dozens of abilities to unlock. These include battlefield commands, powerful combat spells, creature summoning, and permanent unit upgrades. Spend your Dark Power to unlock them and gain access to new powers.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI tools were used for localization, marketing images, intro video, and some graphical assets.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c
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