Rubinite

Rubinite

Released Jul 2026

Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.

94% positive · 4,258 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Rubinite is a challenging boss rush action game developed by Cup Dog Games, which launched on July 22, 2026. It is the studio's debut title. Two weeks after launch, on August 5, 2026, Cup Dog Games published a post-launch update summarizing what they've been working on. The post is focused on bug fixes, polish, and performance improvements — addressing critical issues, combat hitbox corrections, display fixes, and leaderboard improvements. Alongside these maintenance updates, the developer mentions starting work on additional language translations and console ports, but explicitly frames these as future platform/localization work rather than new content for the PC release. The developer made no mention of new gameplay content, expansions, DLC, or a content roadmap. The only DLC listed is the game's soundtrack, which released on July 23, 2026. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The post's tone — "we're not slowing down," coupled with a focus entirely on bug fixing, optimization, and porting — is consistent with a finished game receiving standard post-launch support. Console ports are a platform expansion of the existing content, not new content for the game. Nothing in the developer's communications suggests additional gameplay content is planned for the PC version. Given that the game launched as a complete product with a clear narrative and no announced content plans beyond what has already shipped, this appears to be a finished release receiving routine post-launch maintenance.
Evidence
Two-week post-launch update from Cup Dog Games: extensive bug fixes and polish, plus plans for more language translations and console ports. No new gameplay content announced.
news post · Aug 5, 2026 source ambiguous
high
Only DLC is the game's soundtrack, released the day after launch. No unreleased DLC entries exist.
dlc listing · Jul 23, 2026 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jul 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Cup Dog Games
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game set in a dark fairy tale world.

The key to combat is one distinctive core mechanic: Focus. Use Focus to read an enemy,
expose its weak point, and land a lethal strike.

You play as Ruby, a princess on a journey of revenge to reclaim her home: The Scarlet Kingdom.

Fight the Bloodstained to the Death

Ruby’s blade alone will barely wound them. Find their weak points,
drive the lethal strike home, and make it out alive.

Your Bloodline: Both a Blessing and a Curse

To take back the Scarlet Kingdom, Ruby must face the Bloodstained in every form they take,
whether it be an ancient secret cult, undying parasites, or the source of a deadly plague.

Grip your blade and challenge foes that grow deadlier with every step.

Exquisite Pixel Environments

Step into beautifully crafted pixelated scenes, where the poignancy and grandeur of the Scarlet Kingdom come alive in every hazardous battle.

Absorb Pureblood, Forge Talismans

Every Bloodstained you kill surrenders its power.

Absorb it to grow stronger for the fight ahead, craft a wide range of Talismans,
and build a combat style that's entirely your own.

Last evaluated Aug 5, 2026
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