Shrine's Legacy

Released Oct 2025

Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action.

81% positive · 200 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 Lowest $14.99 $19.99 −25% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Shrine's Legacy launched on October 7, 2025 and received consistent post-launch support through bug fixes, feature patches, and balance updates. The developer's most significant announced commitment was the "Uncharted Lands Free DLC," a new dungeon described in a January 17, 2026 developer update as an upcoming major addition to the game. That DLC shipped on June 25, 2026, delivering a new massive dungeon, 5 new jewels, and the Japanese localization. A follow-up patch on July 8, 2026 refined the DLC area with additional content and fixes. As of the evaluation date of September 2, 2026, the developer has made no announcements of additional content beyond what has already shipped. The January 2026 developer post also mentioned a Nintendo Switch port and vague "other updates," but the Switch port was not a Steam content commitment, and the general mention of future polish updates was not specific enough to constitute an outstanding content promise — particularly given that no such update has been announced or teased since. The only DLC listed on the store is the released soundtrack. The game appears to have reached its content endpoint with the Uncharted Lands DLC, which fulfilled the last specifically announced deliverable.

Evidence

Uncharted Lands Free DLC launched, adding a new dungeon, 5 new jewels, and Japanese localization — fulfilling the last specifically announced content commitment.

news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped

high

Post-DLC patch (v1.3.1) added minor DLC content, fixed bugs, and added dungeon teleporters — the most recent developer communication as of the evaluation date.

news post · Jul 8, 2026 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Shrine's Legacy Soundtrack

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Media

Details

Developer

Positive Concept Games

Publisher

indie.io

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Action RPG Pixel Graphics JRPG Story Rich RPG Indie Adventure Action Action-Adventure Top-Down Local Multiplayer Local Co-Op Hack and Slash Fantasy Swordplay

About this game

*PLEASE NOTE: Shrine's Legacy supports singleplayer and local co-op only

A dark shadow has fallen upon the world of Ardemia. An evil force looms on the horizon and it's up to two young heroes, Rio and Reima, to take up the Sword of the Shrine and save the world from certain doom.Before they can save the world, the duo first needs to restore the Sword by finding its eight elemental gems of magic, along with helping dozens of denizens on the way.

Shrine's Legacy is an action RPG inspired by the best SNES classics. Explore a vast overworld while fighting in real-time battles using a robust combat and equipment RPG system. As a heroic party of two, one companion will always be there to help, either controlled by the game or by a friend in couch/local co-op.

The magical world of Ardemia is home to countless secrets. Hidden in its many nooks and crannies are treasures like crafting materials, magical jewels, Zuell, and more.

Delve into a myriad of dungeons to fight monsters and bosses guarding treasure you can use to increase your stats and learn powerful new spells.
Solve puzzles requiring clever use of the elemental magics.

Ardemia teeters on the brink of destruction. There is no victory without sacrifice. How much are Rio and Reima willing to lose?
Hard choices must be made. How will Ardemians and the heroes cope with losing what's dearest to them as bonds develop In this character-driven story?