Ruined

Ruined is an exploration-focused RPG set in a world overrun by monsters. You explore, defeat enemies and uncover why the world is ruined, while building an army of monsters to fight alongside you. The game offers no map or explicit tutorial, and no marker points you toward your next destination; you must find your own way, discover the rules and learn how the world works.

Explore the world

The world spans a range of biomes, with more than a dozen subareas and over 150 unique maps across and beneath the mountains to the north. Each time you start the game, details of the world are slightly different. Secrets and mysteries are scattered throughout its hand-drawn pixel-art environments, and the game’s difficulty draws inspiration from old-school NES titles such as the original Legend of Zelda.

Build a monster army

Every enemy drops seeds that let you grow an identical monster to fight on your side. You can recruit from more than 30 distinct monster types and build an army of hundreds or even thousands. Powerful monsters and bosses can join your ranks after you defeat them, and you can grow your own boss monsters to fight alongside you. Certain large monsters can also be ridden and controlled; you must discover how to do this through exploration.

Survive the night

Each day begins with you waking in a world swarmed by monsters. As you explore and fight, the day passes and night falls. The night does not end until you go back to sleep or die, and monsters keep appearing and growing stronger as it progresses. You must make it home or face the unrelenting night.

Find lost companions

Lost companions are scattered throughout the world. Finding them helps rebuild society and supports your quest: if you aid them, they provide items and weapons to help you travel and fight through the night.

Soundtrack and art

The original soundtrack includes more than 25 songs for different areas and bosses. The world is presented in a distinct, retro, hand-drawn pixel-art style.