None Shall Intrude: Descent

Strategy· Dragons· Card Battler· Roguelite

Released Sep 2024

None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.

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Done

All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free prologue version of the full game, None Shall Intrude. It was released on September 27, 2024, giving players access to the first Act of the full game at no cost. On January 21, 2025, the developer announced that the full game had launched and explicitly thanked prologue players for their feedback, directing them to the full release. The prologue's store page and short description both clearly identify this as a free preview ("None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude"), not a standalone product with its own ongoing content roadmap. The developer's post-launch communication for this title consists of gameplay patches and bug fixes through November 2024, all of which were refinements to the prologue experience prior to the full game's launch. With the full game now released and the prologue having served its stated purpose, this title is a complete, static free demo — no further content updates or development for the prologue itself have been announced or are expected.

Evidence

Developer announced the full game None Shall Intrude launched, thanked prologue players for their feedback, and linked to the full game's store page — signaling the prologue has fulfilled its purpose

news post · Jan 21, 2025 source development ending

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Store description explicitly labels this as a free Prologue, covering only the first Act of the full game Herelon

store metadata · Sep 27, 2024 source ambiguous

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Media

Details

Developer

Aeterna Ludi

Publisher

GrabTheGames

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Strategy Dragons Card Battler Roguelite Card Game Fantasy Immersive Free to Play Multiple Endings Indie 2D Combat Gaming Villain Protagonist

About this game

WELCOME TO PROLOGUE OF NONE SHALL INTRUDE!In this free version, you are able to conquer the first Act of Herelon. Will you be able to defeat the Dragon Slayer and secure the first part of the map?

None Shall Intrude invites you to embrace the unparalleled power of a Raid Boss in a unique and immersive gaming experience. Prepare to traverse vibrant realms, engage in intense battles, and conquer all who dare to challenge your dominance. As the embodiment of chaos, your reign will be defined by strategic prowess, unique tile interactions with elemental flavor, boss mechanics you learn as you play.

CHAOS INCARNATE As the unkillable embodiment of chaos, death means nothing to you as your soul is permanently tied to this land of mortals! With each new life, you gain more power, and each cycle opens up new possibilities to grow stronger.

CONQUER THE WORLD Forge your journey by selecting different routes from nodes on the map, ultimately conquering full regions.Along the way, you'll explore a variety of vibrant and imaginative landscapes, each filled with unique obstacles and creatures. Whether it's dense woodlands, majestic snowy mountains, or boundless desert sands. The world of Herelon is full of diverse location for you to explore and conquer!

ELEMENTAL COMBOSNavigate the battlefield using a tile-based system, employing various primordial elements and combine them into potent interactions. Discover all 18 possible tile interactions and tailor your build to your preferred style of play, destroying your enemies with style!

TALENTS Level up your boss to unlock many new cards and relics. Accumulate talent points to invest in a talent tree, which can be customized before each run, enabling you to adapt your boss's play style to suit your preferences.

BOSS MECHANICS As the Chaos Incarnate, you possess 3 Phases. The road to power means unlocking your latent "Boss Mechanics". These mechanics work across distinct phases, with 24 unique powers attainable through in-game achievements. Combine up to 4 "Boss Mechanics" to craft your personalized Raid Boss.

RELICS As you conquer regions or defeat powerful foes, you'll acquire special relics to enhance your elemental tile interactions even more.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FULL VERSION OF THE GAME: