Gordian Quest

Gordian Quest

Released Jun 2022

An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

88% positive · 5,996 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Gordian Quest left Early Access and launched its full 1.0 release on June 23, 2022, shipping all four Acts, Realm Mode, Skirmish (PvP) Mode, and the new Adventure Mode. Following launch, the developer shipped one notable post-launch content update — Patch 1.3 on May 16, 2023 — which added a new Realm Mode boss, the Alpha Werewolf, along with various technical improvements. Prior to that, a Christmas Event with new skins and unique skills went live in December 2022. After May 2023, developer communications slowed significantly. The most recent activity is a beta bug-fix patch (1.4.8) posted on February 21, 2025, containing only bug fixes and localization updates — no new content. In September 2024, the studio announced a playtest for their next game, 13Z, signaling a clear shift in development focus away from Gordian Quest. The studio mentioned at launch that DLC ideas were "being discussed," but no DLC beyond the soundtrack was ever announced or listed on the store. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no active roadmap, and no developer statements promising future content. The most recent posts are purely maintenance in nature. With the studio publicly promoting their next title, the pattern strongly suggests that Gordian Quest's content development has concluded. The last meaningful content addition was the Alpha Werewolf boss in Patch 1.3 on May 16, 2023.
Evidence
Patch 1.3 shipped a new Realm Mode boss (Alpha Werewolf) along with technical improvements — the last identifiable post-launch content addition.
news post · May 16, 2023 source content shipped
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Game officially left Early Access with all 4 Acts, Realm Mode, Skirmish Mode, and Adventure Mode. Developer mentioned DLC ideas were being discussed but nothing confirmed.
news post · Jun 23, 2022 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jun 2022

Media

Details

Publisher
Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
Achievements
56
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

A sinister curse corrupts the land. Darkness reigns. Monsters roam. Scoundrels loot. Cowards flee. Heroes emerge.

Lead heroes on an adventure to save what’s left of this fallen world and destroy the root of evil abound. Will you fall at the claws of your enemies or the consequences of your poor decisions? Your Gordian Quest is about to begin.

Gordian Quest is an epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turn-based strategic combat. You will form parties of heroes whom you will have to lead and manage on grueling missions. Help them forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Be fearless and unwavering as you work to unravel the curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all.

Feature List

  • Campaign Mode - Venture through 4 Acts, taking you from the troubled lands of Westmire to the enigmatic Sky Imperium, in an epic journey to save the land of Wrendia.
  • Realm Mode - A frenetic and fast-paced roguelite mode. Challenge an ever-changing version of the game with unpredictable threats and rewards. Complete 5 realms, or take on an endless challenge to see how far you can go.
  • Adventure Mode - An end-game mode where you can explore procedurally generated areas or take on solo challenges.
  • Skirmish Mode - A 1v1 mode were you pit your party of three against a friend.
  • Ten heroes - Each with their own unique class, skills, and playstyle to form a party of three and bring to adventure. Play as the Swordhand, Cleric, Ranger, Scoundrel, Spellbinder, Druid, Bard, Warlock, Golemancer, or the Monk.
  • Hundreds of skills - The heroes have a combined total of close to 800 passive and active skills that can be deployed during turn-based battles, allowing players to discover and formulate their favorite combos.
  • Train and equip heroes - Heroes can be upgraded, trained and equipped with a large selection of weapons, armor and enchanted trinkets to enhance their abilities.
  • High replayability - Procedurally generated maps and dungeons and randomized hero skills make each playthrough different from the last.
  • Various difficulty levels - Take on hardcore mode for a teeth-gritting permadeath experience, or play more casually where death is only a setback.
  • Loot galore - Gather items and relics throughout your journey to boost your heroes’ abilities. In the future, you will also encounter mysterious items that can bless your heroes but also cripple them with a curse at the same time.
  • Carryover rewards and progression system - Get rewarded the more you play through an Artifacts system that can benefit Realm Mode, Campaigns, or Adventure Mode.
  • Decisions to make - Shape the course of your adventure with critical decisions and dice rolls.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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