Luminary

Luminary

Early access since Aug 2026

Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.

73% positive · 384 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned
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In early access, content still planned
High confidence
Content Planned

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Evaluation

Luminary entered Early Access on August 11, 2026 as a two-person indie project. The developers have been upfront from the start that the launch build is a foundation — the store description explicitly states that only half of the intended 2km² open-zone map is currently available, with the back half and the main boss fight planned for a future update. Additional weapon types beyond Sword/Shield and Bow are also described as "coming soon." Since launch, the developers have been actively communicating and shipping updates. A hotfix went out on August 14, 2026 with quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes, and a feature patch on August 24, 2026 added a new NPC, map improvements, and more. Most recently, on September 4, 2026, the lead developer published a "Dev Blog #1" post sharing launch performance data and confirming that the next update — focused on Weapon Runes and Vendor Leveling systems — is actively in development and expected within a couple of weeks. The developer has also committed to making regular dev blogs a routine, stating they want the community to stay informed every few weeks even between updates. This reflects a studio that is engaged, transparent, and actively building toward the game's stated content goals. There are no signs of distress or abandonment — quite the opposite, with the game earning over $110k in net sales and the developers expressing optimism about continuing development.
Evidence
Developer blog confirms the next update (Weapon Runes and Vendor Leveling systems) is actively in development and expected in a couple of weeks. Developer commits to regular dev blog communications.
news post · Sep 4, 2026 source content planned
high
Post-launch update confirms the developers have a 'clear scope roadmap' and are working all possible hours to add content. States 'when I start something, I intend to finish it.'
news post · Aug 14, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
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Media

Details

Publisher
Refractive Entertainment
Achievements
1
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Welcome to Luminary, a balanced ARPG-lite that can be played Solo, or with friends. Scope could grow if the Early Access does well and the community grows, but for Day 1 expect:

- Forgiving Combat and straight forward game mechanics to bring newbies to the genre

- No Fuss Drop In Drop Out Co-op Multiplayer, simple for friends and family

- Character Creator with 6 Races, Hair Styles, Beards, Make Up, etc.

- Continued Character progression across your solo game OR friend's games and back

- Half of 2km sq OpenZone Map to explore with multiple modes of traversal (Larger Map Planned)

- Quick Swap Different weapon types for dynamic combat, Sword/Shield, and Bow to start, more soon.

- Enemies to fight and camps / bases to destroy, Large towers to liberate

- Mini Bosses, Main Boss fight to "Beat the Game" will come later when we release the map's back half

- Experience can be replayed at harder difficulties to continue fun and progression

(There is only two of us making this game, so while I know everyone is enthusiastic about the possibilities, please allow us some time to cook. Content is going to take us a little longer than a big team, but we have a plan for success)

A dense hand crafted world to explore, with a robust fun locomotion system that allows you to go anywhere.
Climb the tallest mountains, brave the deepest waters, glide to distant lands, with many hidden treasure to uncover

A real time skill based combat system, where you can switch between fighting styles at the press of a button.
Melee, Ranged, Magic, Blocking, Dodging, Enjoy! and swap to different weapons during fights to keep it dynamic

Drop in Drop out, 3 players online, with a planned 2 player local couch co-op option. No Hassle and No Problems.
The Character you’ve been progressing in your Solo game, is the same one you will use and progress further in Co-op

Use a simplified Character Creator to make your unique character from multiple fantasy races to truly stand out

Your progression stays with you, from solo, to co-op and back through multiple playthroughs. And even your town upgrades go with you into New Game +. You will Unlock new Tier levels of difficulty every time you beat the maps end boss, and those higher Tiers are where the enemies are tougher but the rewards and XP are even greater.

There will be mining, fishing, animal catching, and other things to enjoy. And in Multiplayer you are not tied to your Host’s location, you are free to play your way, even in their game. You can be the team’s miner, searching for the best ores, and trade them to your friends for their precious GOLD!

Save the towns people and use gathered resources to help them rebuild to their former glory.
The Blacksmith, Armorer, Arcanist and Chef can level up as well, granting the ability to sell and craft better equipment

Centuries ago, a primal magic surged from the earth's depths, fueling empires but twisting it's inhabitant and the world into corruption's grasp. Forests blackened, skies bled shadow, and rivers turned to poison.

But a less prevalent radiant energy was also born, and hidden within pure warriors, the Luminaries. Armed with the light, their goal is to reclaim the land, hurling back the blight.

Yet the Luminary's gift is double-edged, immortality that tempts the soul. Every 80 years, Luminaries must yield their light to a successor, or risk eternal decay. Defiant ones hoard it, swelling into godlike tyrants of darkness, the Ebonarchs

As a new Luminary, rise in power. Shatter the Ebonarch's abyssal power source to strip their immortality, and strike them down. Together with your fellow Luminaries, push back the Darkness with Light.

Last evaluated Sep 12, 2026
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