LONE RUIN
Released Jan 2023
Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.
64% positive · 197 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Lone Ruin launched on January 12, 2023 as a finished product — the developer explicitly stated the game was "finished" in a pre-launch announcement on November 25, 2022. Shortly after launch, the developer committed to addressing player feedback and delivered one major update, the Fool's Errand update on March 6, 2023, which added a new progression system (ascension-style Fool's Errand mode), new game mechanics (Cloaks), expanded Survival mode biomes, shop improvements, and new achievements. A follow-up balance and bug-fix patch arrived on April 21, 2023. No further developer communications about new content have occurred since then. The only DLC listed is the Lone Ruin Soundtrack, released March 13, 2023 — there are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The most recent developer post (March 19, 2026) is a publisher-authored Steam sale promotion, not a content announcement. No future content, roadmap, or expansion has been announced. The Fool's Errand update fulfilled the developer's post-launch improvement promises, and the update cadence — one major update followed by a balance patch — has not continued beyond April 2023. The game appears to have reached its completed state with the April 21, 2023 patch.
Evidence
The Fool's Errand update shipped, adding the ascension-style progression system, Cloaks mechanic, expanded Survival mode biomes, shop reroll/sacrifice options, and new achievements — fulfilling the post-launch improvement commitments
Developer announced the January 12, 2023 release date and explicitly stated the game is 'finished'
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Super Rare Originals
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Lone Ruin is a spell-based roguelike twin-stick shooter with a focus on replayability. Play as an explorer who seeks a mysterious ancient power and venture in a ruined magical city, built atop a source of magic used by olden mages to power and transform themselves. Dive deeper and deeper, battling your way through twisted creatures, utilising your very own magic abilities to ultimately reach the center of the Lone Ruin.
An ancient city enveloped by magic. What once was a buzzy civilisation and people living in harmony with the magic surrounding them has long since been driven mad and twisted beyond recognition by the very magic that used to help sustain them. What could have corrupted this city? Having heard the legends, you, a gifted spellcasting explorer, arrive at these hostile ruins a millenia later with the goal of seeking this ancient power and finally cleansing the city of the corruption it was consumed by all those years ago. The answer probably lies in the center of Lone Ruin… if you can make it there.
Fight your way through blood-pumping battles and more than a whole host of enemies and multiple bosses in several distinct, hellishly vibrant areas. Don't let the horrifying creatures get the best of you!
It’s dangerous to go ‘lone, so pick the spell that best fits your play style to survive the hazards of the Lone Ruin. Maximise your destructive magical setup combo through the many upgrades and customisation options available as you venture deeper into the ruins via your chosen path.
Looking for a different challenge? Take on the Survival mode for a timed, wave-based game mode. How long can you survive against the rising difficulty and increasingly tougher foes?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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