Rogue Fable III

Roguelike· RPG· Indie· Traditional Roguelike

Released Dec 2021

Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

92% positive · 740 reviews

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Rogue Fable III reached its official 1.0 full release on December 22, 2021, after approximately three and a half years in Early Access. At the time of release, the developer explicitly described Update 1.41 (November 27, 2021) as "the final major update," signaling that the core content development was wrapping up. The full release post from December 27, 2021 confirmed the launch and indicated the developer planned only bug-fixing work in the near term before moving on to a new project. The developer's attention has since shifted entirely to the next game in the series. By August 21, 2023, the developer announced that Rogue Fable IV had entered open alpha testing — a clear indicator that the developer had moved on from Rogue Fable III as a development focus. No further content updates, patches, or announcements for Rogue Fable III have been posted since the 1.0 launch period. There are no unreleased DLC items listed, no roadmap for additional content, and no developer statements suggesting further updates are planned. Rogue Fable III launched as a complete, finished game and has received no post-launch content beyond the bug-fix period immediately following its 1.0 release. It is a complete product.

Evidence

Developer announced open alpha testing for Rogue Fable IV, confirming that development focus had fully moved to the next game in the series.

news post · Aug 21, 2023 source development ending

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Full release announcement confirming the game launched on December 22, 2021. Developer outlined plans for only bug fixes in the near term, then art practice, then a new follow-up game project.

news post · Dec 27, 2021 source development ending

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Details

Developer

Pixel Forge Games

Publisher

Pixel Forge Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Traditional Roguelike Roguelike RPG Indie Adventure Strategy Dungeon Crawler Pixel Graphics Turn-Based Procedural Generation Replay Value Character Customization Difficult Top-Down Fantasy

About this game

The legendary Goblet of Yendor, some say it grants immortality, but others say its infinite power will drive you to madness. Rumored to be made of solid gold, inlaid with gems of incredible beauty and size, it will surely fetch a fortune on the black market. Many a rogue and scoundrel, lured by dreams of endless riches, have set out to steal the illusive artifact from the depths of the Dungeon of Dread. None have survived, will you be the first to succeed?

Rogue Fable III captures the challenge, tactics, depth and complexity of classic roguelikes but with a modern interface that minimizes the learning curve for new players, and allows veteran roguelike fans to quickly get up to speed. The game was designed to be winnable in under an hour while still retaining the deep gameplay and wealth of content that the genre is famous for. While very challenging at times, every run is ultimately winnable and a true test of player skill and knowledge.

Key Features:

10 classes, each with a unique set of talents, abilities, strengths and weaknesses.
8 distinct races, each with a special twist on the core gameplay.
Flexible character development that allows and encourages experimentation as you adapt your build to the challenges and treasures found in each dungeon.
Over 60 unique talents and abilities. Raise the dead, blast enemies into pits, electrocute a pool of water, surround yourself in a shield of fire and much much more!
13 dungeon branches. From haunted crypts, to putrid swamps and into the very heart of a volcano, Rogue Fable III offers a massive variety of distinct environments.
200+ monsters each with their own abilities, behaviors, strengths and weaknesses.
50+ special bosses often spawning in special vaults or levels.
200+ unique items to discover

Game Demo:

To try the game out right now check out the free web demo on Kongregate, NewGrounds or Itch.io. The web version is now many updates behind but is completely playable from start to finish and does a good job of showing off the core mechanics of the game.