The Braves: Beginning

RPG· Action Roguelike· Arena Shooter· Roguelite

Released Feb 2024 · delisted

Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!

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Evaluation

The Braves: Beginning was a free trial/prologue version of the main game, The Braves. It launched on February 1, 2024 and received several updates during its run. On April 16, 2024, the developer announced it would close on April 22, 2024 at 14:00 UTC — which it did, as confirmed by a follow-up post on April 22, 2024. The full game, The Braves (Steam App ID 2479830), launched on May 3, 2024 as a separate product. The Braves: Beginning was intentionally shut down as part of this transition, and the game currently has no purchase options available, confirming it has been removed from the storefront. This is a deliberate closure, not an abandonment — it served its purpose as a pre-launch trial and was replaced by the full game.

Evidence

Developer announced the launch of the full game The Braves on May 3, 2024, marking the transition away from the trial version.

news post · May 3, 2024 source development ending

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Developer confirmed the game was closed on April 22, 2024 at 14:00 UTC, with the full version of The Braves launching on May 3, 2024.

news post · Apr 22, 2024 source development ending

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Details

Developer

101XP GAME STUDIOS

Publisher

101XP

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

About this game

Life 'after' exists! And it's the beginning of something new. The Braves: Beginning is a free trial version of the main game The Braves in the bullet hell genre with roguelike elements, where you are awaited by a multitude of unique abilities, types of weapons, and hordes of enemies.

The game features:
- A rich roster of 20 characters, each with a unique design and distinct specialization.
- Fateful battles against evil in a range of arenas: Forest, Laboratory, Cemetery, and Mycelium Network.
- Lots of resources to collect, manage, and spend. Upgrade your equipment in the Forge and your characters in the Tavern.
- Awesome rewards for completing quests at City Hall.
- Fierce monsters and bosses.
- Endless combinations of diverse skills.

Test your heroes’ mettle! Travel across a ruthless fantasy world and meet the cute but ferocious monsters that inhabit it. Fight, collect resources, upgrade your gear and increase your stats. Do anything it takes to survive and claim victory!