The Severed Gods

The Severed Gods

Early access since Aug 2026

A fantasy roguelite where heroes reincarnate to stop the mystic dragon Umbra. Master turn-based combat, sever giant bosses, and shape your Karma through a journey filled with relics and evolving NPC interactions.

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The Severed Gods entered Steam Early Access on August 10, 2026 — just four days before this assessment. The developer, Topebox, has been extremely transparent about what is planned and the timeline ahead. On August 11, 2026, they published a detailed Early Access FAQ and Year-One Roadmap [NEWS-4] explaining that the current version includes 5 heroes, 3 worlds, 100+ skills, and 80+ relics — but the full release will add more heroes, a Class and Subclass system, a deeper Karma system, special villages, character-specific storylines, and a true ending. They expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 1–2 years, with bug fix and quality-of-life patches every two weeks and major content updates every 1–2 months. Since launch, the team has already demonstrated that promised update cadence: three patches shipped in the first four days (v0.2.60 on August 12, v0.2.66 on August 13, and v0.2.68 on August 14), fixing critical bugs and improving stability. Prior to Early Access, Topebox ran an open playtest in December 2025 [NEWS-10], a first public demo in February 2026 [NEWS-9], and a Steam Next Fest demo in June 2026 [NEWS-8], all of which showed active and consistent development work leading up to launch. This is a game in the early stages of a planned multi-year Early Access development cycle, with significant content still to come.
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Developer published Early Access FAQ and Year-One Roadmap, detailing plans for additional heroes, Class/Subclass system, Karma system expansion, special villages, character storylines, and a true ending. Expects Early Access to last 1–2 years, with major content updates every 1–2 months.
news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content planned
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Early Access launch announcement confirms current version scope (5 heroes, 3 worlds, 100+ skills, 80+ relics) and reiterates plans for more heroes, class systems, special villages, storylines, and a true ending in the full version.
news post · Aug 10, 2026 source content planned
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About this game

Overview

The Severed Gods is a turn-based tactical that blends roguelite progression with height-based tactical combat. Set in a dark fantasy world overrun by colossal Titans, a band of heroes marked by fate must walk an endless path of death and rebirth in their quest to slay the gods. Every defeat is a new beginning. With every reincarnation, your relics, skills, companions, and the choices you make become lasting sources of strength, bringing you one step closer to breaking the gods' hold over the world.

Key Features

⚔️ Break, Sever, and Master Height-Based Combat

The battlefield extends beyond a single plane. Every enemy has Low, Mid, and High body parts, each with its own shield and weakness.

Break an enemy's defenses to knock them down and create an opening for a follow-up attack. Sever their limbs to permanently disable their abilities and limit their attacks.

From legs to torso to head, dismantle towering Titans piece by piece until nothing remains.

🔄 Reincarnate, Adapt, Overcome

Death is never the end, it's the beginning of a new cycle.

With each reincarnation, permanently unlock new heroes, upgrade your skills, and carry powerful relics into your next journey.

Every defeat becomes a stepping stone, bringing you closer to the power needed to claim your revenge.

⚖️ Virtue or Sin, Every Choice Matters

Your journey is filled with difficult choices. Will you take supplies from a dying soldier, or escort them to safety?

Will you embrace the gifts of darkness, or resist its temptation?

Every decision shapes your Karma, leading to different consequences and rewards. Walk the path of Virtue to earn the respect of allies, or embrace Sin to unlock forbidden powers.

👥 Unique Heroes, Distinct Hero Marks

From swordsmen and scholars to thieves and merchants, every hero possesses a unique Hero Mark that shapes how they fight and explore the world.

Thieves can steal valuable items from NPCs, Scholars can uncover enemy weaknesses, and Merchants can recruit followers to aid your journey.

Build the right team and combine their unique abilities to survive longer and push further with every reincarnation.

🏛️ Build Your Own Combat Strategy

Experiment with hundreds of skills and relics to create powerful synergies. Let your heroes inherit abilities from NPCs or use relics to completely transform how their skills work.

Every reincarnation is a new opportunity to experiment with different builds. There are no fixed strategies, only the ones you create.

🌫️ Piece Together a Dark Fantasy World

Journey through a world shaped by forgotten history, from ruined villages and towering strongholds to barren deserts and cursed lands.

As you interact with NPCs and uncover scattered story fragments, you'll gradually reveal the truth behind the Titans, the Umbra, and the mysterious mark you bear.

Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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