One Step From Eden

One Step From Eden

Released Mar 2020

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

93% positive · 7,640 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

One Step From Eden launched on March 26, 2020 and received several major updates over the following years: a large expansion patch (v1.5) in December 2020, co-op improvements in March 2021, sprite updates in November 2021, and balance patches through April 2022. The developer, Thomas Moon Kang, then shifted focus to a new game, Duelists of Eden. The clearest signal came on March 27, 2023 (NEWS-3), when the developer posted the v1.8 patch notes and stated: "This may be the last update for One Step from Eden." That statement was reinforced on March 8, 2024 (NEWS-2), when the developer announced the launch of Duelists of Eden and explicitly confirmed: "One Step From Eden isn't planned for any more updates at the moment." By May 2026 (NEWS-1), the developer had moved on further still, announcing a demo for yet another new game, BASED. The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which has been released since launch. No unreleased DLC exists on the store. There are no announced future content plans for the game. The developer has directly and publicly stated that no further updates are planned. One Step From Eden is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states 'One Step From Eden isn't planned for any more updates at the moment' when announcing the launch of the spinoff game Duelists of Eden.
news post · Mar 8, 2024 source development ending
high
Developer posts v1.8 patch (sprite updates) on the three-year anniversary and says 'This may be the last update for One Step from Eden,' noting full-time focus has shifted to Duelists of Eden.
news post · Mar 27, 2023 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Balor Games
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game


Eden is the last shining beacon of hope in a bleak post-war world.



One Step from Eden combines strategic deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like elements, giving you the chance to carve a path of mercy or destruction. Fight alone or with a friend in co-op as you cast powerful spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, and collect game-changing artifacts. Can you make it to Eden or will your destruction be imminent?


  • Genre-Bending.
    Experience a blend of strategy and real-time action. Build your deck and fight through bullet hell as you make your way to Eden.


  • Comprehensive Deckbuilding.
    Customize your deck and play style with 200+ spells and 100+ game-changing items.


  • Varied Gameplay.
    A cast of 9 playable characters across procedurally generated levels with alternate runs ensures you’ll never experience the same situation or outcome twice.


  • Play with Friends.
    Fight your way to Eden in local co-op or in PvP.


  • The Game Keeps Going.
    Full Steam Workshop and mod support!
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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