Obsidian Prince

Obsidian Prince

Released May 2022

Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Craft your backstory & inspiration decks & combine classes, skills & gear to create truly powerful heroes. Explore & rebuild Emalon in the campaign or top the highscore in a challenging roguelike mode.

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Evaluation

Obsidian Prince launched into Early Access in May 2021 and reached its 1.0 release on May 24, 2022. At that point, the developer explicitly stated that the game was "finally complete" — the last chapter, final boss, and all campaign content were in place. Following the 1.0 launch, the developer continued adding smaller content through post-launch patches: a new area and quests in July 2022, a Steam Deck compatibility update with a new quest, shield, artifact, and treasure dungeon in October 2022, and a "Birthday Patch" on May 24, 2023 that added a new quest and artifact to mark the game's one-year anniversary. After the Birthday Patch on May 24, 2023, there have been no further news posts of any kind in the developer's communication history. The sole DLC (the soundtrack) was released in 2021. No future content, expansions, or roadmaps have been announced. The post-launch update pattern — modest content additions through late 2022 and the anniversary patch in May 2023 — has since ended, with no developer communications after May 24, 2023. The game appears to have concluded its post-launch support with the Birthday Patch.
Evidence
Birthday Patch released on the one-year anniversary of the full launch, adding a new quest and artifact — the last known developer communication
news post · May 24, 2023 source content shipped
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Developer explicitly stated the game is 'finally complete' at 1.0 launch, with all chapters and the final boss now included
news post · May 24, 2022 source development ending
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About this game

Obsidian Prince is quirky tactical, turn-based game that mixes deck-building with deep tactical combat.

Challenge yourself in the roguelike mode or explore the campaign, complete quests, unlock new areas and build & expand your base while pushing back against the threat of the Obsidian Prince.

KEY FEATURES

TACTICAL COMBAT WHERE EVERY MOVE MATTERS

Stay one step ahead of your enemies as you navigate increasingly challenging dungeons. Outsmart foes by carefully planning your moves and abilities, or risk sending another hero to the grave.

GET INSPIRED EVERY TURN

Craft a powerful deck of inspirations to enhance your abilities. Draw three inspirations every turn and activate them by using corresponding skills. Choose your inspirations wisely to avoid cluttering your deck!

EXPLORE A VAST, HANDCRAFTED WORLD

Discover a rich variety of handcrafted areas and add them to your kingdom through unique events where you pick the approach.

Find new allies, uncover hidden dungeons and help the inhabitants of Emalon by solving their quests.

VISIT UNIQUE, RANDOMIZED DUNGEONS

With procedurally generated dungeons created from handcrafted rooms, no two playthroughs will ever be the same. Conquer an array of unique dungeons and locations throughout the realm of the Obsidian Prince.

RECRUIT THE HERO YOU WANT

Each class has it's own set of unique abilities and starting weapons. Choose between the melee focused warrior who charges and stuns or the kiting ranger using their crow as dot damage. Maybe you'd rather set the world on fire with the Candlemage, spread mold to box in enemies with the Mold Druid or sneak up on people to stab them in the back with the very red Rouge?

Choose between 9 distinct classes each with their own backstory that develops as you play and impact each room you enter.

SHAPE THE LIFE OF YOUR HERO

Recruit young hopeful adventurers with unique backstories.

Decide their training and watch how it impacts their abilities.

Continue forging their lifestories through adventures.

Every adventure will change your hero and how you play it.

BUILD YOUR LEGACY

Loot resources, find or unlock building schematics to build a base that offers bonuses, shopping opportunities or new classes. Strengthen your base to aid your heroes on their journey.

ARM YOURSELF TO THE TEETH

Loot, buy or earn powerful new weapons. Each hero comes with 2 starter weapons, but no hero is locked in their weapon choice. Want a ranger with sword and bow, fine! Have you always dreamed of a warrior using traps and a magic staff? Go for it. Discover powerful new weapon combinations and play your heroes your way!

With 17 unique weapons and a ton of powerful artifacts you can create a myriad of creative builds.

CHOOSE YOUR GAME MODE

Select between Roguelike Mode or Campaign Mode, tailoring your experience to your preferences.

THE STORY

By cheating death the Obsidian Prince has fragmented the fabric between dimensions. Now unimaginable horrors are pushing through from other planes threatening to destroy the world of Emalon.

Can you send the Obsidian Prince back to the underworld and repair the damage he’s inflicted on this once idyllic fantasy world?

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Join us and other Obsidian Prince players on Discord and share strategies, easter eggs or general banter with the devs and other fans.

If you enjoyed Into the Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics, you'll love the grid-based challenges in Obsidian Prince.

Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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