Stones Keeper: Director's Cut

Stones Keeper: Director's Cut

Released Sep 2022

Stones Keeper: Director's Cut is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a distinctive hand-drawn world. Assemble a squad of unique fighters, raise your own fortress into the sky, and lead the Order of the Griffin in a war for the kingdom's future.

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Evaluation

Stones Keeper launched on September 15, 2022. On August 13, 2026 — today's date — the developer announced a major free update called the "Director's Cut" (Update 2.0), explicitly scheduled for September 14, 2026. This is a substantial overhaul: the entire campaign is being ported to the upgraded engine used by the upcoming sequel Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, with fully rewritten story and dialogue, animated units and portraits, new gameplay mechanics (Zone of Control, Backstab), expanded unit progression and equipment tiers, and significant rebalancing throughout. The developer describes it as a remaster of the original ahead of the sequel's release. Anyone who wants the best version of this game should wait for September 14, 2026, when this free update arrives.
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Developer announces Director's Cut (Update 2.0), a major free overhaul scheduled for September 14, 2026. Includes full engine port, rewritten campaign story and dialogue, animated units and portraits, new mechanics, expanded progression, and rebalanced gameplay — framed as a remaster ahead of the Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord sequel.
news post · Aug 13, 2026 source content planned
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Developer confirms Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord playtest is live, indicating the sequel is approaching release and development work on the series is ongoing.
news post · Apr 15, 2026 source development ongoing
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2022
Released
Nov 2022

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

THE FATE OF THE ORDER IS IN YOUR HANDS

After the death of King Aurelius, command of the Order of the Griffin passes to his daughter, Elizabeth. The kingdom is ringed by enemies: the undead advance from the cursed lands, while former allies pursue agendas of their own.

As the Keeper of the Water Stone, Elizabeth is the Order's last hope. Lead the expedition to the ancient Temple of Water, forge alliances, and make the decisions that will shape the fate of the princess and her people.

TACTICS DECIDE VICTORY

Take command of a squad of unique fighters, recruited by you, and lead them into turn-based battles where a single careless decision can cost one of your warriors their life.

Use cover, take up advantageous positions, flank your enemies from the rear, and destroy environmental objects to open new paths across the battlefield. Combine your characters' abilities and adapt your tactics to the enemies you face and the objective at hand.

Explore the map carefully: treasure chests, useful supplies, traps, and secrets may all be hidden away from the main route.

DEVELOP YOUR SQUAD

Every fighter has their own abilities, talents, and equipment preferences.

Level up your characters, unlock new talents, and pick the gear that suits them best. Arm your warriors with swords, axes, bows, and magic weapons, and supply them with armor, elixirs, and support items.

Build a squad that matches your playstyle, and turn inexperienced recruits into veterans of the Order of the Griffin.

COMMAND A FLYING FORTRESS

Your base of operations is a vast flying island carrying the castle of the Order.

Develop its systems, unlock new possibilities, and ready the fortress for battles against enemy ships, artillery, and other flying islands. Upgrade the engines, hull integrity, and defensive shields to continue your journey through even the most dangerous lands.

Travel across the world map, take on story missions, explore ancient ruins, and discover altars, artifacts, and hidden rewards.

Director's Cut - A Cut Above

Director’s Cut reveals Stones Keeper in a new way: an updated campaign, a reworked story, new tactical mechanics, expanded character progression, and new equipment make every battle more compelling and the journey richer. Revamped animations, portraits, interface, world map, and flying fortress round out the game's distinctive world and tie its story to the sequel.

Features:

  • A distinctive fantasy world with hand-drawn art.

  • Over 45 story and combat missions.

  • Turn-based battles with cover and destructible objects.

  • Varied objectives: sieges, defense, escort, rescuing prisoners, and boss battles.

  • Unique fighters with their own abilities, talents, and equipment.

  • 6 progression levels and 15 talents for every character.

  • Weapons, armor, elixirs, and support gear in three tiers.

  • Over 55 kinds of creatures and combat units - from griffins and elven witches to golems, ents, and dragons.

  • Your own flying fortress with a variety of upgrades.

  • A world map with ruins, altars, artifacts, and secrets.

  • Two story branches.

  • Battles for two players on a single computer or via Steam Remote Play Together.

Last evaluated Aug 13, 2026
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