Dwarven Skykeep
Released Dec 2022
A unique blend of base- and deckbuilding wrapped in a medieval fantasy universe and humorous plot. Build and defend your towers using magical cards. Win artifacts to obtain immense power. Complete challenges, adapt to RNG and conditions of five worlds to become a master wizard!
71% positive · 136 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
Dwarven Skykeep launched on December 1, 2022 as a complete game after four years of development. In the weeks following launch, the developer issued a series of hotfixes (December 1–4, 2022) addressing bugs and quality-of-life issues, followed by two more substantive feature patches: a Gameplay Improvements Update on January 16, 2023 (adding challenge levels, a new tutorial, and gameplay tweaks) and a Challenge Level Update on March 3, 2023 (adding a challenge mode to each of the five worlds). On April 11, 2023, the developer released an updated demo incorporating all post-launch changes. That April 2023 demo post is the last official communication from the developer. Since then — more than three years as of June 2026 — there have been no further posts, patches, announcements, or developer communications of any kind. The developer never announced future DLC, a roadmap, or any additional planned content beyond what was already shipped. The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which released alongside the game on December 1, 2022. The post-launch update activity was short-lived and consistent with a developer polishing a complete product at launch rather than building toward ongoing expansions. With no outstanding commitments, no sustained multi-year update pattern, and silence since April 2023, the game is best understood as a finished, complete product.
Evidence
Game launched on December 1, 2022 as a full release after four years of development, with five distinct worlds and a complete main story.
Challenge Level Update added a dedicated challenge mode to each of the five worlds. This is the last content update shipped.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ravenage Games
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Learn how to use your deck of tool, spell, and weapon cards to construct an enchanted castle. Then build workbenches, forges, alchemy laboratories, and castle defenses. Order around your fellowship of dwarves to prevent fires, floods, and lightning strikes. Protect the tower from enemies and envious wizards seeking to destroy your legacy. Adapt to the unique landscape, fight off enemy spawns, and earn a fresh pack of cards each time you play.
Dwarven Skykeep's main story takes players through a magical world full of incredible moments, hilarious characters with side quests to offer, and plenty of opportunities to specialize your fancy new equipment.
The sorcerer arrives in Dwarven City with a mission. Find out the exact details of this mysterious mission by helping Dr. Kness do what he does best: build the coolest towers using different types of cards. Choose them wisely before each level.
Your small but bold helpers can build, repair and upgrade rooms, craft tools, extinguish fires, and even fight enemies. Just provide them with constant access to beer, and they'll do anything you command!
On your way to a mission, you will face difficult and sometimes insane challenges. Heat up your tower in the Winter World, drive a train in a desert, keep your tower flying with "Levitron," and attempt to return the eaten sun while making your way through the Shadow World. You will encounter tons of obstacles in every level, but nothing is impossible - especially on the fifth try.
The talented goblin inventor Ghyrka Yo wants to destroy your tower. The bad-tempered Snow Queen freezes everything onsight. Cunning thieves strive to steal your cards. Then there's Gypsy Witch Irinia, Sevendar's old friend... and plenty of other personalities in store.
Dwarven Skykeep ain't just about Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. There are plenty of other interesting tributes hidden throughout the game. Meet Genkins the Paladin (he loves his chicken!), help a predestined hero Lightstar find Excalibur, and, somewhere in the desert, discover a big worm named Shah-e-khulud...
Dwarven Skykeep's main story takes players through a magical world full of incredible moments, hilarious characters with side quests to offer, and plenty of opportunities to specialize your fancy new equipment.
Meet the great wizard Dr. Sevendar Kness, a master in card magic
The sorcerer arrives in Dwarven City with a mission. Find out the exact details of this mysterious mission by helping Dr. Kness do what he does best: build the coolest towers using different types of cards. Choose them wisely before each level.
Build, upgrade and defend your towers with the help of dwarves and gnomes
Your small but bold helpers can build, repair and upgrade rooms, craft tools, extinguish fires, and even fight enemies. Just provide them with constant access to beer, and they'll do anything you command!
Explore five distinct worlds, each with unique mechanics
On your way to a mission, you will face difficult and sometimes insane challenges. Heat up your tower in the Winter World, drive a train in a desert, keep your tower flying with "Levitron," and attempt to return the eaten sun while making your way through the Shadow World. You will encounter tons of obstacles in every level, but nothing is impossible - especially on the fifth try.
Meet tons of interesting and charismatic characters, monsters and bosses
The talented goblin inventor Ghyrka Yo wants to destroy your tower. The bad-tempered Snow Queen freezes everything onsight. Cunning thieves strive to steal your cards. Then there's Gypsy Witch Irinia, Sevendar's old friend... and plenty of other personalities in store.
Uncover references to cult films, novels, and even other games
Dwarven Skykeep ain't just about Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. There are plenty of other interesting tributes hidden throughout the game. Meet Genkins the Paladin (he loves his chicken!), help a predestined hero Lightstar find Excalibur, and, somewhere in the desert, discover a big worm named Shah-e-khulud...
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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