Lost Flame

Lost Flame is a turn-based roguelike set in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth. You explore its procedurally generated world, fight legendary warriors of the past and uncover the cause of the cataclysm. The game includes permadeath and more than 100 hours of content.

Tactical combat

Melee combat centers on positioning and movement rather than repeatedly bumping into an enemy. Most enemy attacks are slow enough to dodge by walking away, though the challenge rises quickly after the first area or two. Many enemies occupy multiple grid tiles, and most have distinct traits or abilities that call for different approaches. Combat mistakes are costly: a single move or attack can determine the outcome.

Each weapon type has its own special attacks and demands a different strategy. Most weapons offer three or four special attacks. A long sword can slash across three grid tiles in one turn, a short sword can lunge one grid space and attack in the same turn, and a halberd can slash in a large semicircle. The arsenal also includes spears, greatswords, axes and maces, as well as unique weapons with entirely new attack types. Short swords favor mobility and quick hits on single targets, while powerful but slow weapons such as great axes and halberds reward positioning to hit several enemies at once.

All attacks use stamina. When you run out, you can no longer use weapon special attacks, though you can still use the basic attack, and you take more damage. Your character remains fragile even with equipment that deals significant damage, so getting overconfident can lead to a quick death. The earliest areas also require thought rather than allowing you to play on autopilot.

Shape your character

Your character is defined by the items they carry. You choose rings to empower your weapons, with effects that are unique and not always an obvious fit for your current build. More than 120 types of rings and amulets can be found; your character has four ring fingers and two amulet slots. Magical items can also have prefixes and suffixes.

Scrolls of enchant items are plentiful and can be used on almost any non-consumable item, including weapons, armor, rings, wands and other usable magical items. Which items you enchant is up to you; there are no clear-cut right answers.

World and discoveries

The game has rich lore that is not presented directly. You can piece together the world's story through flavor text on items and monsters. Unidentified potions and scrolls add a discovery element, and become identified each time you gain a level.

Sound and music

Lost Flame features cinematic music, rich sound effects and recorded voice-overs for NPCs.