The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

Released Dec 2020

A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

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All announced content has been released
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

This listing is for the free Chapter 1&2 sampler version of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, which launched on December 1, 2020. The store description explicitly describes it as a free preview of the full game's early chapters, with saved progress transferable to the full paid version (App ID 1272160). The full game released on March 4, 2021. The news posts on this listing are primarily publisher promotional posts and announcements for other 101XP titles. None of the posts indicate any planned new content for this free chapter demo specifically. The "major_content" tags in the scan refer to announcements of entirely separate games (Night is Coming, Mother of All Secrets) and a publisher sale — not content updates for this title. This free version functions as a permanent demo/sampler for the full game. It launched as a complete, bounded product covering Chapters 1 and 2, and there is no indication from the developer that additional chapters or content will be added to this free version. The full game received its 1.0 release in March 2021 and is available separately. No DLC, updates, or future content have been announced for this specific listing.
Evidence
The full game, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, launched on March 4, 2021. This is the complete product that the free Chapter 1&2 version leads into.
news post · Mar 4, 2021 source content shipped
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Store description explicitly identifies this as the free version covering only the early chapters of Sir Brante's journey, with saved progress transferable to the full paid game. It is presented as a bounded preview product, not an ongoing content release.
description · Dec 1, 2020 source content shipped
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
101XP
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe.

The free version of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 chronicles the early years of Sir Brante's journey. Explore the world of the Blessed Arknian Empire and experience first-hand the cruel customs and order that govern it, then decide who you want to become: an inquisitor, a judge... or a rebel! Whole saved progress from the free version will be automatically transferred into the full version of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

Key features

At the turn of time
Every imperial citizen's life is predetermined by their estate. The deities known as the Twin Gods have bestowed this truth to the world, dividing mortals into Lots. The nobles lead and rule over others, while the clergy guides people on the one true path, and the lowborn suffer, toiling away for the glory of the Empire. You may accept your fate without question, but it is also in your power to change the cosmic order that governs all.


Your choice is not an illusion
Divided into chapters, the game keeps track of the player's deeds, the skills they acquired, as well as other overlapping circumstances that shape a unique plotline for each playthrough. Every decision has its consequences and you will be held accountable throughout the entire journey. To protect your family and loved ones, to impose the rule of the Emperor and make a fortune, or to try and change the world as you see fit... Make your choice, but beware of the follies of pride and ambition.


Fight for your life
One man is anything but omnipotent in this realm yet under your guidance, Sir Brante may become a person who can endure every trial fate throws at him and rewrite the very laws that govern his world! Develop and train your character, leveling up such traits as determination, sensitivity, and endurance. All of the hero's skills, starting with those acquired in infancy, will affect his personality, worldview, and relationships, ultimately unlocking new talents and possible storylines.


Find your own path
Numerous branching paths that affect the unfolding story will make every playthrough a unique experience: become a noble judge, learn the ways of the inquisition, plot a revolution as a member of a secret society, or embrace an entirely different purpose. Be brave and fate itself shall bend to your will!


There and hereafter
Resurrection system allows the character to keep his experience upon death, letting the player reevaluate past steps and make adjustments to their strategy going forward. Take control not only of your life but also your demise, then put everything at stake in this cycle of death and rebirth!
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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