Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial

Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial

Released Jan 2024

Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial is a combination of Tower Defense and Action RPG. Upgrade your army, get the best gear, and craft unique strategies across 10 levels. Face Arachne, and seamlessly transfer progress to the main game.

75% positive · 267 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Legendary Hoplite: Arachne's Trial is a free prologue to the main game, Legendary Hoplite. It launched on January 12, 2024, covering the first 10 levels of the main game's first chapter, with two boss battles. Its explicit purpose is to let players try the game and seamlessly transfer their progress to the full paid title. The developer shipped one post-launch patch on January 17, 2024, addressing balance, graphical options, and bug fixes. The most recent developer communication of any kind was January 23, 2024 — a feature spotlight post about the in-game Encyclopedia, which itself was a promotional post ahead of the main game's February 2, 2024 launch. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap for additional prologue content, no season pass, and no developer statement promising future content for this prologue specifically. The store description describes a fixed scope: 10 levels, 2 boss battles, 6 army types. The developer's post-launch messaging focused entirely on promoting the full game rather than expanding the prologue. The prologue launched as a complete, bounded product with a defined feature set. There is no evidence of any planned additions, and developer communication for this title ceased in January 2024. This title was complete at launch and has remained so.
Evidence
Arachne's Trial launches as a free prologue covering 10 levels and 2 boss battles, with a defined feature set and progress transfer to the full game.
news post · Jan 12, 2024 source content shipped
high
Main game Legendary Hoplite launches. Developer communication pivots entirely to the full game, with no further updates announced for the prologue.
news post · Feb 2, 2024 source development ending
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
Ravenage Games
Achievements
2
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Try out the free prologue to get a taste of the exciting gameplay and easily transfer your progress to the full game.

Transfer your progress to the main game

The main game offers three acts, 38 areas, mini-games, and a lot of gear options for your hero. Progress seamlessly transfers from the prologue to the main game.

Face 10 Levels and 2 Boss Battles

Face the challenge of 10 distinct levels, each filled with hordes of mythic monsters. Try 6 different armies and test your skills against Arachne at the end of the prologue.

Customize Your Build and Power Up Your Army

Customize your build by trying out various gear combinations you come across. Find the perfect match for your playstyle as you explore. Strengthen your army by upgrading them and merging with the Hero to amplify your power, ready to face and conquer the enemy.

War technique

Elevate your armies with War Technique—a fresh way to upgrade. Experiment with various combos and effortlessly switch up your enhancements for effective improvements.
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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