Song of Iron
Released Aug 2021
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.
71% positive · 494 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Song of Iron launched on August 31, 2021 as a complete, self-contained action-adventure game. In the weeks following launch, solo developer Joe Winter shipped a series of bug fixes and quality-of-life patches through December 2021, addressing performance, localization, and gameplay feel. No additional story content or DLC beyond the soundtrack was ever released for the game.
On September 17, 2022, the developer officially announced Song of Iron 2, confirming that the first game's chapter is closed and that creative focus had moved entirely to the sequel. The store page itself now highlights this announcement. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap for further updates, and no developer communications after September 2022 suggesting any return to the original game.
Song of Iron shipped as a finished product and received post-launch polish before the developer moved on to building the sequel. The game is complete.
Evidence
Developer officially announces Song of Iron 2, stating all lessons from the first game are being poured into the sequel. This marks the end of active development on the original game.
Final patch for Song of Iron, delivering major performance improvements and a stamina rework. Last substantive update to the game before development shifted to the sequel.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Resting Relic
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery, your goal is not. To save your people you must find the Great Temple of the Gods, but do not expect a warm welcome.
Prepare to be met by a world set against you. In Song of Iron, man, monster and nature itself will try to stop you. Fight through it all in this gritty adventure where combat is intense, visceral and dangerous. Use bow, axe and shield to fight back but take care, weapons can be lost, arrows will run out and shields will be broken. With the blood of your ancestors and valor regained along the way you can fight on!
Explore your ancient, and mysterious homeland as you journey through forests, into caves and climb mountains as you seek vengeance. Keep your eyes peeled, danger is all around you and when a fight is too big you may need to find a subtler way to pass foes.
SONG of IRON 2 Has been announced!
ABOUT RESTING RELIC
Resting Relic is a solo-dev game development studio started by Joe Winter, a long time game artist and developer. Song of Iron is the first title by the new studio which seeks to bring unique, beautiful and rewarding games to people everywhere looking for a high quality escape.Join the Discord Community!
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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