Stoneshard
Ink Stains Games · 2020 · RPG, Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Survival
PC
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About Stoneshard
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Build your own mercenary with 200+ abilities and 400+ equipment pieces, then survive the war-torn kingdom through tactical turn-based combat, careful resource management, and permadeath consequences. Every decision matters in this unforgiving open world where you'll nurse wounds, manage your sanity, lead a caravan, and uncover mysteries while one wrong move can end your run for good.
Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world. Experience the unforgiving life of a medieval mercenary: travel across the war-torn kingdom, fulfill contracts, fight, mend your wounds and develop your character without any restrictions.
There’s no hand-holding, and the game will punish you for your mistakes: you’ll have to carefully prepare for each expedition, plan your actions in advance, and weigh your resources against possible risks. Saving can only be done in certain spots, so each wrong move can potentially lead to a swift death and lost progress.
There’s no hand-holding, and the game will punish you for your mistakes: you’ll have to carefully prepare for each expedition, plan your actions in advance, and weigh your resources against possible risks. Saving can only be done in certain spots, so each wrong move can potentially lead to a swift death and lost progress.
EXPLORE THE RAVAGED LANDS
- Open World
War always leaves its mark: villages lie in ruins, dungeons are infested with monsters, and old roads are abandoned. Travel through Aldor and learn more about its past. - CaravanGather your own caravan to travel the world. Acquire upgrades for it and recruit followers - their knowledge and skills will likely benefit you along the way. Feeling weary? Return to your camp to hear new stories or just rest by the fire.
- Economy
The wartime economy is ruthless, but it also presents many opportunities: fulfill contracts, hunt for treasure, trade in a variety of goods, and travel the land to earn your fortune.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
- Character Development
Experiment with 200+ abilities and 400+ equipment pieces without any class or level restrictions. Create your very own playstyle! - Enemy Variety
Take part in intense battles against numerous factions. Brigands, abominable cults, the undead - all of them require a unique approach. - Tactical Battles
Only the thoughtful ones shall prevail - plan a few turns ahead, adapt to your surroundings, and fully utilize your character’s strengths.
SURVIVE AGAINST THE ODDS
- Health System
Master the simple but deep health system: cauterize bleeding wounds, relieve pain with alcohol and drugs, practice bloodletting and heal your maladies with various concoctions. - Psyche
Different in-game situations have a distinct influence on your character’s mental condition. High morale may turn the tide in your favor when fighting even the most hopeless of battles, while low sanity brings panic attacks and paranoia. - Permadeath
Do you like risk? Then try out the Ironman mode, where every decision is irreversible and your character dies once and for all.
PLANNED UPDATES
- New Content
Additional settlements, enemy factions, and even more activities, equipment, and abilities. - Main Story
To solve the mystery of Stoneshards, you’ll have to undertake a long journey full of dangers, hardships, and adventures. What choices will you make in this bleak world?
DLC & expansions
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I am just feeling I have to write a positive review to counter the negative reviews complaining solely about the savegame system. It is intentional und reflects the character of the game. The devs want you to feel threatened throughout each little adventure. Planning ahead is crucial. Think of it a as a "real-life" experience. Being able to save all the time would kill a lot of the thrill this game breathes throughout. So what do we have here? I´d describe it as a worthy unofficial follow-up to the legendary Ultima series. The game is filled with detail: in graphics, in items, and most importantly, in gameplay depth. Also, the music fits extraordinarily well. You are thrown into a harsh and unforgiving environment where every (or at least every 2nd or 3rd) false decision could lead to your death. Also, the game almost never gives you gifts. Most of the steps upward are earned the hard way, and rather slowly. The rewards for completing a quest are often eaten up by the blacksmith who repairs your gear, the items you need to buy for your next journey, and yourself as an eating being, of course. But if you plan carefully and manage to raise your character despite all adversities, the…1 found this helpful
Mid game is impossible needs rebalancing1 found this helpful
this game is fire! even in beta i enjoying it already, very challenging but satisfying when you accomplished quest and upgrade your sets.
This game is amazing and I highly recommend it. At the time of writing this review, I have 330 hours played. I see a lot of reviews complaining about the way the game saves its progress. But for me that is exactly a lot of the appeal of this game. I like hard games with real consequences for losing. If you want a game that lets you save at any point, that lets you abuse the save system to avoid the consequences of poor decisions, then this game is not for you. But if you like a real, single player RPG challenge that is very satisfying when you take the time to learn and utilize the mechanics correctly, then I highly recommend Stoneshard. Additionally, the devs have been continuously active since it went into early access, adding a lot of new content, balancing play and fixing bugs. If you like a challenging game with dedicated devs then you won't be disappointed with Stoneshard.
This is wonderful. I need to go to bed now. 44 hours in about a week.
This game is good
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