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As Evelia, the only human able to enter frozen Icenaire, lead recruit parties on tactical expeditions to confront its curse.
Released 28 May 2019
Explore Frozen Icenaire
Build Four-Person Parties
Manage Cold and Supplies
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!
Developed by Devespresso Games · Published by Headup









Evelia Lyric carries the enchanted Aetherbrace, making her the only human able to enter Icenaire, a city frozen by the King of Shades and overrun by undead Wraiths. The survivors shelter underground and look to her to oppose the force threatening them.
Prepare a party of recruits for expeditions across the city’s districts, where you explore, gather supplies, face encounters and traps, and fight in turn-based battles. Camping lets you recuperate and manage resources, while retreating can bring an expedition to an end before your party is lost.
Recruit characters from different races and classes, then equip them with found or crafted gear suited to their roles. Choices and sub-quests shape the story across seven chapters; party members can die permanently, so planning each trip matters.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its gothic artwork, character designs, and the atmosphere and story of Icenaire; some also appreciate the setting details revealed through exploration and codex entries. Criticism commonly focuses on clunky or unclear menus and combat that some find shallow or tedious. Reviews also disagree on difficulty, while several raise concerns about limited character progression, replay options, and confusing quests or save mechanics.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 54 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |