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Take contracts as a medieval mercenary, plan turn-based fights, explore dungeons, and manage wounds, supplies, and a caravan.
Released 06 Feb 2020
Take Mercenary Contracts
Plan Turn-Based Fights
Patch Up Injuries
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Developed by Ink Stains Games · Published by HypeTrain Digital
You play a medieval mercenary traveling through the war-torn kingdom of Aldor. Take contracts, explore settlements and dungeons, hunt for resources, and trade goods to fund your expeditions and caravan.
Combat is turn-based, asking you to plan attacks and movement, account for enemies and terrain, and choose how to use your character’s skills and equipment. There are no class or level restrictions on combining abilities and gear to shape a build.
Expeditions require managing hunger, thirst, injuries, pain, and mental condition, as well as limited supplies and equipment. You can treat wounds with different remedies, prepare food, and rest; saving is tied to designated sleeping spots, making when and where to rest part of planning a trip.
Players who enjoy Stoneshard often praise its detailed pixel art and atmosphere, tactical combat, variety of character builds, and survival systems that make preparation matter. Some describe a satisfying loop of preparing for a contract, exploring a dungeon, and returning with loot. Other supplied reviews find the difficulty and sleep-based saving punishing, and frequently criticize the pace of new content and repeated balance changes.
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.
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.
Caravan
Gather 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.
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.
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.
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?
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Achievements | 74 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
