Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona

Released Aug 2024

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

77% positive · 311 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona launched on August 7, 2024 as a complete 2D action platformer. After release, the developer was actively engaged, shipping feature patches including a New Game+ mode in September 2024 and a bug fix patch in May 2025. The one major paid expansion — "The Jewel in the Skull" — was announced on March 13, 2025 and released on April 14, 2025. It added 4 new biomes, 20+ new enemies, 5 bosses, new weapons, and new equipment. This is the only paid content DLC in the game's listing, and it has shipped. The two other DLC entries (the soundtrack and the artbook) were released on launch day. The most recent developer communication, dated May 2, 2026, is a significant signal about the developer's current focus. In that post, the developer explicitly states: "I'm continuing development on my new game, Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel." This indicates their attention has moved on from Skelethrone. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no roadmap or announced future content for Skelethrone, and no developer statements suggesting more content is planned for this game. All content that was announced has shipped, the developer has publicly shifted focus to a new project, and there are no outstanding commitments remaining for Skelethrone. The game is complete as of the April 14, 2025 DLC release.
Evidence
Developer states they are 'continuing development on my new game, Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel' — indicating their focus has moved away from Skelethrone.
news post · May 2, 2026 source development ending
high
The Jewel in the Skull DLC launched, described as a token of appreciation to supporters. No further content announced alongside or after its release.
news post · Apr 14, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game



Assume the role of Derek Ericona, a lord destined for death by treachery, who avoided it in favor of a more grim fate. You're in for a great adventure inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Bloodthirsty monsters, divine creatures and epic boss battles. The game’s story is shaped by choices that will define your journey.

  • Metroidvania - Unlock unique upgrades for movement and combat to expand the world. Maintaining the game's progression requires you to use different relics, items and abilities.

  • Challenging bosses - Test your skills against multiple bosses and other creatures from the Dark Ages. The game will constantly test your patience as you face challenging battles that require their own unique approach.

  • Combat galore - You must use an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons and equipment to repel a wide variety of enemies. Put your courage, skills, and resolve on display for them.

  • Exploration - The game features a huge world represented by a variety of hand-crafted levels. From fog-shrouded ruins, where undead corpses cling to any living being passing by, and shambling figures emerge. To the Sun-city that hides in the labyrinthine of an ancient tomb where an unspeakable evil lingers, long forgotten by mankind.

  • Non-linear exploration – Play through levels and bosses, discover side areas with more secrets and enemies to defeat.

  • Weapons and Equipment – Your character can be armed with bows, scythes, longswords, whips, pistols, rifles, and many more traditional weapons. More exotic weapons will also be available to you, so use any means to achieve success.

  • Multiple Endings – Make key decisions along the way to determine Ericona's fate as you progress through the story.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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