Open now · By request
Stormbane playtest
by West Forge
Stormbane is a dark fantasy action RPG focused on tactical combat and faction warfare, where players fight for territory, manage scarce resources, and survive a living world shaped by conflict, consequence, and strategic decision-making.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Aug 10, 2023
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- West Forge
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Players
- Co-op, Cross-platform, Multiplayer, Online co-op, Online PvP, PvP, Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Stormbane playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Stormbane playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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About Stormbane
Stormbane is a dark fantasy action RPG built around tactical combat, faction warfare, and a living world shaped by player conflict.
Combat is deliberate and skill-driven. Positioning, stamina, and timing matter. Victory earns gold — not random loot — and every choice carries consequences.
The world is divided by shifting faction borders. Territories change hands, wars escalate into large-scale domination events, and regional control affects quests, safety, and the economy.
Healing is never free. Potions restore you at a cost, reducing your maximum strength over time. True recovery can only be earned at sanctuaries within the world.
There are no endless inventories or safe shortcuts. Gear degrades, supplies grow scarce during war, and survival depends on knowing when to push forward — and when to retreat.
Stormbane is a game about preparation, restraint, and choosing your battles.
From the game's Steam page.
