The Tarnishing of Juxtia
Released Jul 2022
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
66% positive · 716 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
The Tarnishing of Juxtia launched on July 26, 2022 as a complete, finished 2D Souls-like action RPG. Following launch, the developer shipped two hotfix patches on July 27 and July 28, 2022 to address critical bugs, followed by a larger quality-of-life and balance update (v1.1) on September 15, 2022. This September patch represents the last developer communication on record. There is no DLC, no season pass, no announced expansions, and no roadmap for future content. The store description presents the game as a self-contained experience with 15 environments and 20+ hours of content, with no language suggesting ongoing or planned additions. All developer activity ceased after September 15, 2022, consistent with a game that shipped as a finished product and received its final round of post-launch polish. No further content has been announced or delivered since that date.
Evidence
Version 1.1 patch shipped with over 40 balance improvements and bug fixes. This is the last developer communication on record.
Game launched on July 26, 2022 as a complete product with no mention of planned post-launch content or DLC.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Mastiff
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Tarnishing of Juxtia combines dark fantasy visuals and a hauntingly beautiful score with challenging Souls-inspired 2D action RPG gameplay and a sinister narrative. An innovative and rewarding combat system, a staggering variety of equipment and abilities, highly-detailed pixel-based environments, and terrifyingly Tarnished bosses work together to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettably immersive journey.
Risk Versus Reward Combat: A unique Energy Rush system encourages calculated risks: After landing consecutive attacks, bold players receive a super-charged boost of stamina and mana regeneration.
Utterly Vicious Battles: Push the limits of your will and skill in explosive, multi-phase boss battles against corrupt saints, ancient war machines, Tarnished creatures, and vengeful gods.
Haunted, Layered World: 15 unique environments, beautifully detailed visuals, deep and twisting lore, and a myriad of side quests await in this 20+ hour action RPG.
Turn the Tide: Store and charge Relics from fallen bosses. In your most desperate hour, release the Ultimate power they contain.
Develop Unique Character Builds: Weapons, armor sets, magic abilities, Relics, and other hidden items offer nearly unlimited possibilities for unique character builds. Players’ individual visual and combat style can sing.
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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