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Stranded in a spirit-haunted land, build strength through quests, exploration and tactical combat, then choose a faction.
Released 15 Oct 2024
Find Hidden Paths
Choose a Faction
Train With Teachers
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Developed by Just2D · Published by Deck13, Smilegate, Gamersky Games
Drova is a 2D action RPG set in a harsh world where people seek power over the spirits that govern nature. You begin as an outsider with little strength, drawn into a conflict between divided factions.
Explore a handcrafted world, follow clues in conversations and surroundings, and take on quests with, at times, more than one solution. You can uncover hidden areas, solve puzzles, trade, gather materials, and craft equipment; the game offers limited guidance, so observation helps you find your way.
Build your character by gaining levels and spending learning points with teachers to improve attributes and learn abilities. Choose a faction, develop a combat style using different weapons and defensive moves, and grow stronger through new skills and gear. Your dialogue and quest choices affect parts of the story.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight exploration that rewards curiosity, its detailed pixel-art world and atmosphere, and the satisfying growth from a vulnerable beginner to a stronger adventurer. Some also praise its quests and tactical combat. Other reviews find the fighting punishing or awkward, and the sparse directions and backtracking frustrating; responses to the story and the impact of choices are mixed.
"Drova - Forsaken Kin" is a pixel art Action-RPG inspired by the grim dark classics of the genre and the mystical allure of Celtic mythology. Dive into a handcrafted open world where your choices and actions shape the environment. A society has discovered the power of a dead empire: to capture the spirits that govern nature and rule over them instead. However, the anger of the remaining spirits divided them. Where will you stand?
Forge your own path around dangerous landscapes, fulfill tasks, trade, gather and craft equipment. You start with nothing and as a nobody. Study your environment, and use the surrounding clues to reveal mysteries and grow stronger. Only your flow of battle stands between you and certain death.
Join one of two factions, each with their own values and in pursuit of their own goals. Your choice will be relevant for the rest of the game and impact the entire story. Everything comes with a price. Meet teachers and learn numerous abilities, but expect foes and betrayals too.
Explore nature and seal the power of spirits that rule it. Learn how to use them in your favor, but be prepared to battle their channeled anger in the world surrounding you.
Free navigation in a dynamic hand crafted open world
Flow based combat system with different combos and weapons
Tailored story based on your actions and dialogues
Join one of two factions to survive in this world
Learn and master various abilities to create your own playstyle
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Achievements | 52 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Metacritic | 78/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
