Ajax’s Trial
Released May 2023
Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial is the prologue version of Legendary Hoplite, a game that combines Tower Defense and Action RPG genres. In this game, you'll need to build fortifications, upgrade your army, and create your own unique strategy to fight off hordes of monsters across 7 levels.
81% positive · 328 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Ajax's Trial is a free standalone prologue for the full game Legendary Hoplite, not a game receiving ongoing content of its own. The store description and short description both make this explicit: it is described as "the prologue version of Legendary Hoplite," offering 7 levels and a boss fight as a taste of the full game.
The prologue launched on May 26, 2023, received two small hotfix patches in the days immediately following (May 28 and May 30, 2023), a performance/bug fix update on June 3, 2023, and a handful of developer posts through mid-2023 that were entirely focused on the full game (Legendary Hoplite) rather than the prologue itself.
On February 2, 2024, the developer announced that the full game, Legendary Hoplite, had launched — explicitly stating "the time for playtests and prologues is over." This confirms that the prologue's purpose has been fulfilled. There have been no posts about updates or new content for Ajax's Trial since then, and none were ever planned — the prologue was always intended as a sampler, not a game with its own content roadmap.
Ajax's Trial launched as a complete, intentionally limited product (a prologue), and the full game it was teasing has since released. This game is finished and complete as of its launch date.
Evidence
Developer announced the full game Legendary Hoplite is now available, stating 'the time for playtests and prologues is over' — confirming the prologue's role has been fulfilled
Short description explicitly identifies this as 'the prologue version of Legendary Hoplite,' a limited preview offering 7 levels and a boss fight
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ravenage Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
This version allows you to experience the beginning of the game and get a taste of the thrilling gameplay. Prepare to experience the trial from Ajax, featuring 7 levels and a boss fight in Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial the prologue version of the game
Face 7 Levels and a Boss Battle
Face the challenge of 7 distinct levels, each filled with hordes of mythic monsters. Test your skills against a boss at the end of your journey.
Customize Your Build
Create your own build by experimenting with different gear combinations that you find along the way. Discover the perfect fit for your playstyle.
Power Up Your Army
Upgrade your army and combine them with the Hero to become even more powerful and confront the enemy.
Mini But Mighty
Take a break from the main game and play a thrilling minigame that's included in the prologue version.
Face 7 Levels and a Boss Battle
Face the challenge of 7 distinct levels, each filled with hordes of mythic monsters. Test your skills against a boss at the end of your journey.
Customize Your Build
Create your own build by experimenting with different gear combinations that you find along the way. Discover the perfect fit for your playstyle.
Power Up Your Army
Upgrade your army and combine them with the Hero to become even more powerful and confront the enemy.
Mini But Mighty
Take a break from the main game and play a thrilling minigame that's included in the prologue version.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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