Worlds of Aria

Worlds of Aria

Released Sep 2024

Lead your own DnD-like adventuring party on an epic adventure narrated by Laura Bailey. Invite your friends for free to the group with the Friends Pass, or strike out on your own. Cooperation, betrayal, and the luck of the dice… what wild escapades will you and your teammates get up to?

91% positive · 322 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Worlds of Aria launched on September 24, 2024 with four campaigns and a Friends Pass co-op system. The developer followed up with platform expansions (Mac launched October 3, 2024; Steam Deck verified February 27, 2025; Nintendo Switch announced as in development as of November 2024), steady bug-fix patches, and one major DLC — Fredo's Games — which released on April 30, 2025, adding a new playable character and six new story chapters. The last official communication was a hotfix on May 6, 2025 addressing a save/replay issue. Both DLC items listed on the store are released. The developer's last meaningful content statement in October 2024 noted that DLC was the "next major focus" — a commitment that was fulfilled by the Fredo's Games release. No further content has been announced or teased after that DLC shipped, and the game has been silent since May 6, 2025. With no outstanding commitments, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements pointing to additional content, the game appears to have reached the end of its planned post-launch content cycle.
Evidence
Fredo's Games DLC released April 30, 2025. All DLC items in the store listing are now released.
dlc listing · Apr 30, 2025 source content shipped
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Fredo's Games DLC launched, adding a new playable character, 6 new story chapters, new regions, and co-op support — the developer's only announced post-launch content.
news post · Apr 30, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Ishtar Games
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Lead your own DnD like adventuring party on an epic exploit narrated by Laura Bailey. Invite your friends for free to the group with the Friends Pass, or strike out on your own. Collaboration, betrayal, and the luck of the dice… what wild escapades will you and your companions embark on?

The people of Aria have been living in peace—until today! Only you and your teammates can help stop evil forces from taking over the kingdom and usurping Queen Julia's throne! Dive into the unknown and live out your dreams of leading your very own adventuring party. Inspired by tabletop role-playing games, experience a story of chaos and conspiracy in the kingdom of Aria where your choices make all the difference.

With online, local, and cross-platform play, invite your friends to your party for free with the Friends Pass. What role will they take on for the journey? What roles will they play during the journey? Work together to complete epic chapters full of twists and turns, then roll the dice to try your luck.

Was that a critical success?! Oops… maybe not. But don’t worry! You can replay chapters to discover all possible endings and hidden secrets, no matter how chaotic the outcomes.

Assess the situation with your teammates—what choices should you make to move forward? Convince your party to side with you or betray them all at the last minute. You may have said you’d be good and follow the law, but what if you let your evil side out instead?

This is a story of conspiracy and chaos where your choices can change everything, so don’t be afraid to create some drama of your own.

Play as one of up to 12 characters, each with their own special skillsets and personalities, from the Mage to the Merchant. Create the perfect team to help you progress through the story.

Encounter a variety of magical creatures and NPCs, all inspired by tabletop role-playing games. And don’t forget to collect any legendary treasures and items you might uncover during your adventures. You’ll need them to triumph over the dangers you’ll face!

  • Play alone or with up to 4 people in online, local, and cross-platform play.

  • Your friends can join you for free with the Friends Pass!

  • Carry out a legendary quest in a fantasy world brimming with drama narrated by Laura Bailey!

  • Collaborate to accomplish your goals as a team, or scheme for your own gains.

  • Roll the dice to reveal the outcome of your choices.

  • Roleplay to your heart’s content! Choose between 12 characters, each with a unique skillset, personality, and voice.

  • A tabletop experience come to life! Dungeon dive and encounter creatures and characters inspired by fantasy TTRPGs.

  • Set sail on the open seas, find your way through gloomy mines, take over a small business selling mead—Aria is chock-full of exciting places to explore!

  • Packed with replayability, reroll the dice and retell the story in brand new ways.

Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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