Arcadie: Second-Born
Released Dec 2022
In this interactive tale of love and war, be the force of reason that your kingdom needs, or perpetuate its reputation as a force of destruction. Find love and weave friendships, or cast it all away for the sake of retribution.
95% positive · 398 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Arcadie: Second-Born is a self-contained interactive fiction RPG that launched on December 9, 2022. The game shipped as a complete, standalone narrative experience with no post-launch DLC or content updates announced. Developer activity on this game's store page has been focused entirely on the sequel, Arcadie II: Cold Lands, which was announced in February 2025 and released on June 18, 2026. The sequel's release post even highlights a bundle discount combining both games, treating Second-Born as a finished companion piece. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps, and no developer statements suggesting additional content for Second-Born itself. The game launched as a complete product and remains so.
Evidence
Developer announces the launch of the sequel, Arcadie II: Cold Lands, and promotes a bundle with the original game — treating Second-Born as a completed companion title.
Store description presents a fully self-contained narrative with defined choices, endings, and characters — no mention of future updates, DLC, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Arcadie & Utopie
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Centuries of war define the Kingdom of Arcadie. Will you allow them to define you?
You are the second-born, second-in-line to the throne. As Arcadie is set to sign a peace treaty with your age-old enemies, you are put in charge of any future dealings with them.
Today will see you taking the first step towards a new destiny, and perhaps a new future for your Kingdom. Will you put the Realm's interests before your own, or will you precipitate it down the path of another century of war?
You are the second-born, second-in-line to the throne. As Arcadie is set to sign a peace treaty with your age-old enemies, you are put in charge of any future dealings with them.
Today will see you taking the first step towards a new destiny, and perhaps a new future for your Kingdom. Will you put the Realm's interests before your own, or will you precipitate it down the path of another century of war?
Create your character
Male or female; gay, straight, or bisexual. Define your personality through your choices and actions. Will you be friendly and conciliatory, a wisecracking charmer, or will you antagonize anyone who would dare approach you? Specialize in Swordsmanship or in Statecraft. Learn about the mystical power wielded by your ancestors, and perhaps even tame it for yourself.Know your companions
Interact with a vivid cast of characters, each with their own goals and motivations. Gain their support, their friendship or even their love. Experience naturally-evolving romance; steamy, sweet, passionate, or even thoroughly ill-advised. Your relationships will change the story, in small and bigger ways.Control the story
Enjoy the freedom to save and load your progress, and to change your choices should you desire. Reach a different ending depending on your decisions. Will you strive for peace, or demand blood be spilt?Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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