Open now · By request
Lone Warrior playtest
by DPS RAIN
Lone Warrior is a fast-paced incremental action game built around reaction-based 1-on-1 battles. Dodge enemy attacks, punish brief openings and keep the gold you earn after death to unlock new spells, stats and permanent upgrades.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- Planned release
- 2027
- Developer
- DPS RAIN
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, French, German, Italian and 9 more
How to join the Lone Warrior playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Lone Warrior 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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The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Lone Warrior
Lone Warrior is a fast-paced incremental action game built around short, reaction-based 1-on-1 battles.
Read enemy attacks, dodge at the right moment, strike during brief openings and grow stronger after every failed attempt.
Core gameplay loop:
– Dodge telegraphed enemy attacks in real time
– Counterattack during short openings
– Build Rage with successful dodges and unleash rapid attacks
– Use mana-powered spells to turn difficult fights in your favor
– Keep the gold you earn after death and spend it on permanent upgrades
– Unlock new abilities and builds through a branching skill tree
Each stage is a chain of 10 duels, ending in a boss. You may not reach the end on your first attempt — but every enemy you defeat earns gold that stays with you after death.
Learn enemy patterns, strengthen your build and push a little farther each time.
Lone Warrior is inspired by the reaction-based combat of Timing Hero, expanded with permanent progression, spells, Rage and a 2.5D dark-fantasy presentation.
From the game's Steam page.
