Elderand
Released Feb 2023
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
75% positive · 804 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Elderand launched on February 16, 2023 as a complete, finished game — a retro-inspired Metroidvania action platformer with no post-launch content cycle. Following launch, the developer released two bug-fix patches (March 10 and April 28, 2023) addressing issues reported by the community. These patches focused entirely on fixing bugs, balancing enemies and items, and adding small quality-of-life features — they do not represent new content expansions. There have been no announcements of DLC, expansions, or future content at any point. The developer's last communication was the April 28, 2023 patch notes, and no further updates or statements have been made since. The store description contains no mention of planned content, a season pass, or ongoing development. Elderand appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained product.
Evidence
Elderand officially launched on February 16, 2023. No mention of post-launch content plans or DLC.
Patch 1.3.4 — the last developer communication — addressed additional bugs and sprite issues. No new content or future plans mentioned.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Graffiti Games
Achievements
32
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures.
Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons.
Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it.
Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons.
Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it.
KEY FEATURES:
- Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most!
- Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design.
- RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons.
- Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting.
- Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself.
- More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure.
- Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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