Archvale

Archvale

Released Dec 2021

Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.

88% positive · 2,384 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

Archvale launched on December 2, 2021 as a complete, self-contained RPG bullet-hell game. The developers (idoz & phops) issued two bug-fix patches in the days immediately following launch (December 5 and December 10, 2021) to address post-launch issues, but never announced any DLC, expansions, or additional content plans. The store description and short description present the game as a finished product with no mention of ongoing content. The most telling signal comes from a June 8, 2026 post in which the developers explicitly thanked the community for their support of Archvale over the years and announced their next game, NEO TITAN. The phrasing — "It has been quite some time since Archvale released" and "thank you again to all of you who have played Archvale" — strongly reads as a fond farewell acknowledgment, with the developers' attention clearly having moved on to a new project. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap posts, and no indication that any additional content for Archvale is planned. Archvale launched as a finished game and has received no post-launch content beyond stability patches. The developers have since moved on to a new title.
Evidence
Developers posted a thank-you to Archvale players and announced their next game, NEO TITAN, describing Archvale in past tense and signaling that their focus has moved on.
news post · Jun 8, 2026 source development ending
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Store description presents the game as a complete package — a full narrative journey with crafting, exploration, and a story conclusion — with no mention of DLC or additional content.
description source content shipped
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Balor Games
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

A malicious and cruel king once ruled the land and terrorized all who faced him. He along with the fabled arch to Archvale have become the fodder for ghost stories and passed down myths. All that remains of him are the Undying; beings whom the king cursed with immortality to live out their eternity in his prisons.

You and you alone can defeat the Undying and rid the world from the dark shadow the king has left. Journey across diverse regions, looting and crafting your way to better weapons and equipment. Through these upgrades you will be able to succeed against the host of enemies that await you and stand between you and the truth about the said-to-be-mythic arch to Archvale.

Key Features:

  • Play Your Way. Augment your character via badges, allowing you to create a build that suits your playstyle.
  • Mastery is Key. Skill-based bullet hell combat will put your weapons of choice to the test and require precision and speed to succeed.
  • Build Your Arsenal. Craft over 200 weapons and armor using items gathered from the environment and from slaying enemies.
  • Explore the World. A host of enemies across diverse environments and classic-inspired dungeons will take you across an ever changing map where you will find unique resources needed to complete your journey.
  • Discover the Truth. Uncover the dark lore of the world on your quest to unearth the arch to the fabled world of Archvale.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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