Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
Graverobber Foundation Developer
Graverobber Foundation Publisher
2023 Release
Game News Posts:
12
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
Positive
(19 reviews)
Public Linux Depots:
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2024 in Review and Future Plans
As a long-time fan of David Allen's work (Mordor, Demise), I was surprised that no one created a successor to his games, so I decided to do it myself. Dragon Ruins started as a jam game to test the core gameplay and then reworked into an enhanced commercial version to test the waters. It became a hit for us and showed we weren't alone in wanting another game like this. We released a follow-up in January 2025, which also sold very well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2929540/Dragon_Ruins/
The original game shipped with a bonus mode called "The Tower of Rebirth" where you possessed enemies to reach the top floor. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden was created to develop this mode into a standalone open-world experience and work as a quick spin-off to keep fans busy until Ringlorn Saga: Book Two arrives. The idea took a few failed attempts, cuts, and shifts in design to make it work. Sadly, slower sales and prolonged development mean it's unlikely to break even anytime soon, but Book Two will still happen at some point in the future. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2262980/Ringlorn_Saga_Gaiden/
SKALD was developed by High North Studios and published by Raw Fury. I worked on it as a composer from 2019 until I finished my work in 2023. The game finally came out in 2024 and garnered a positive reception. Personally, I was surprised by how often the music was praised in reviews. Some of the later work was composed while dealing with blackouts, and I'd like to extend my thanks to the Kim family for providing me with a place to unwind, recharge my devices, and guzzle unhealthy amounts of kimchi jjigae. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069160/SKALD_Against_the_Black_Priory/
I contributed some music to Hazy Mind in late 2023. To be honest, I'm yet to play the final version of the game, but the beta I played to get the feel for it had an amazing style. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380340/Hazy_Mind/
We've released Dragon Ruins II in January. Since the original sold much better than initially anticipated, we had a decent budget to work with and enough time to research and develop features that we wanted to incorporate in the sequel. It sold much better than expected, and we're currently working on a standalone expansion to provide more stories for tired DRPG fans. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293490/Dragon_Ruins_II/ Hanako's Flower Shop (by FantaJI) is coming out on April 25. I assisted with the QA, including checking the game on Steam Deck and checking the release candidate for errors. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529640/Hanakos_Flower_Shop/ Apart from that, we are working on a big update for Demon Lord Reincarnation. Its commercial success took us by surprise, but internally, we were unsatisfied with the way it turned out, and player reviews reflect that. Since then, we've been quietly reworking the game from scratch, fixing elements that didn't work, and incorporating content and features that were cut to meet the deadline.
There's no ETA yet, but it's progressing at a steady pace. Once the update ships, the original version will be available on a beta branch.
You might've heard this before, but we are no longer working with Xitilon and are in talks with a new console publisher to handle our games. This means there's no ETA for future console releases until the deal is signed. Again, thank you for your support. --Romanus Surt of Graverobber Foundation
[ 2025-04-09 03:22:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone, 2024 was a transformative year for the studio, as we finally achieved relative stability and adequate resources to expand the scope of our projects and develop them at a healthy pace. Thank you for supporting us through this journey and the growing pains. I'd like to share my thoughts about our releases in 2024, as well as games the studio contributed to, and plans for 2025.
Dragon Ruins
As a long-time fan of David Allen's work (Mordor, Demise), I was surprised that no one created a successor to his games, so I decided to do it myself. Dragon Ruins started as a jam game to test the core gameplay and then reworked into an enhanced commercial version to test the waters. It became a hit for us and showed we weren't alone in wanting another game like this. We released a follow-up in January 2025, which also sold very well. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2929540/Dragon_Ruins/
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
The original game shipped with a bonus mode called "The Tower of Rebirth" where you possessed enemies to reach the top floor. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden was created to develop this mode into a standalone open-world experience and work as a quick spin-off to keep fans busy until Ringlorn Saga: Book Two arrives. The idea took a few failed attempts, cuts, and shifts in design to make it work. Sadly, slower sales and prolonged development mean it's unlikely to break even anytime soon, but Book Two will still happen at some point in the future. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2262980/Ringlorn_Saga_Gaiden/
SKALD: Against the Black Priory
SKALD was developed by High North Studios and published by Raw Fury. I worked on it as a composer from 2019 until I finished my work in 2023. The game finally came out in 2024 and garnered a positive reception. Personally, I was surprised by how often the music was praised in reviews. Some of the later work was composed while dealing with blackouts, and I'd like to extend my thanks to the Kim family for providing me with a place to unwind, recharge my devices, and guzzle unhealthy amounts of kimchi jjigae. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069160/SKALD_Against_the_Black_Priory/
Hazy Mind
I contributed some music to Hazy Mind in late 2023. To be honest, I'm yet to play the final version of the game, but the beta I played to get the feel for it had an amazing style. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380340/Hazy_Mind/
2025 and Future Plans
We've released Dragon Ruins II in January. Since the original sold much better than initially anticipated, we had a decent budget to work with and enough time to research and develop features that we wanted to incorporate in the sequel. It sold much better than expected, and we're currently working on a standalone expansion to provide more stories for tired DRPG fans. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293490/Dragon_Ruins_II/ Hanako's Flower Shop (by FantaJI) is coming out on April 25. I assisted with the QA, including checking the game on Steam Deck and checking the release candidate for errors. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529640/Hanakos_Flower_Shop/ Apart from that, we are working on a big update for Demon Lord Reincarnation. Its commercial success took us by surprise, but internally, we were unsatisfied with the way it turned out, and player reviews reflect that. Since then, we've been quietly reworking the game from scratch, fixing elements that didn't work, and incorporating content and features that were cut to meet the deadline.
There's no ETA yet, but it's progressing at a steady pace. Once the update ships, the original version will be available on a beta branch.
Console Releases
You might've heard this before, but we are no longer working with Xitilon and are in talks with a new console publisher to handle our games. This means there's no ETA for future console releases until the deal is signed. Again, thank you for your support. --Romanus Surt of Graverobber Foundation
[ 2025-04-09 03:22:43 CET ] [ Original post ]
Announcement of Dragon Ruins II, our new game!
[ 2024-11-21 07:23:56 CET ] [ Original post ]
We're excited to announce Dragon Ruins II, our new project.
Due to the positive feedback and demand for a deeper game, we've decided to make a new game and apply a few ideas we've wanted to execute for quite some time.
KEY FEATURES
- Take on various quests, from clearing the basements to facing ancient dragons
- Grow stronger through automatic battles with new twists
- Find new equipment and balance between power and speed
- Unlock new passive skills to get an edge over enemies
- Use Synergy attacks to get out of dire situations
- Revisit completed quests to see new stories unfold
[ 2024-11-21 07:23:56 CET ] [ Original post ]
Update Notes for October 4
[ 2024-10-04 01:52:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
Added the ability to end the stunned status in the monster form by ditching the body.
[ 2024-10-04 01:52:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
Update Notes for September 27
[ 2024-09-27 05:20:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
- Fixed glitches on certain controllers
- Fixed an oversight where the player could save during a boss battle
- Fixed one untranslated string
[ 2024-09-27 05:20:55 CET ] [ Original post ]
Update Notes for September 26
[ 2024-09-26 20:12:04 CET ] [ Original post ]
- Added Japanese localization
- Added Ukrainian localization
[ 2024-09-26 20:12:04 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hotfix
[ 2024-08-15 08:11:45 CET ] [ Original post ]
- Fixed freezing caused by acquiring spells.
- Optimized install size.
[ 2024-08-15 08:11:45 CET ] [ Original post ]
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is Out Now!
[ 2024-08-15 07:03:57 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone, We've decided to have a surprise launch for Ringlorn Saga Gaiden. The project was restarted in spring and has been in quiet development since then, and the body possession (reworked into shapeshifting) mechanic is back and better than before, along with new features you'll uncover while playing the game. We'll talk more about the project over the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime -- have fun, and don't forget to tell all your friends! Thank you for your support, --Graverobber Foundation Team
[ 2024-08-15 07:03:57 CET ] [ Original post ]
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is Back!
The new mechanical additions, such as half-steps, initially allowed for more complex maps and battles but also made the game less snappy and satisfying.
Body possession felt like a nice gimmick for a bonus game mode, but it wouldnt be able to carry the entire campaign in its current form, and after several iterations, it became clear that it would require more resources and time than we had to realize its full potential.
Making sure that each body is fun to play proved to be an additional scope creep, as the number of enemy types is higher than in the original game.
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In the end, the vertical slice wasnt compelling and didnt feel like a step forward, and the amount of work required to realize its full potential went way over the budget and the time we could allocate for this project.
Because of that, it was decided to roll back to the original game and iterate while not fixing what wasnt broken in the first place. The body possession mechanic was scrapped, and while the story remained mostly the same, the concept changed to an adventure set in what can be described as an RPG fail state.
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden solidified earlier this year, with the game being about 40% complete, and were aiming to launch the game sometime this spring. We hope that despite these major changes youll enjoy a dark, yet cozy RPG. The Steam page will be updated soon with new screenshots and details, and the devlogs will continue until morale improves. Thank you for your support and interest in our game.
[ 2024-03-01 02:04:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone, The project underwent a complete restart in late 2023. After going through an internal review, it became clear that the project suffered from fundamental issues and needed a fresh start. For example: [olist]
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden solidified earlier this year, with the game being about 40% complete, and were aiming to launch the game sometime this spring. We hope that despite these major changes youll enjoy a dark, yet cozy RPG. The Steam page will be updated soon with new screenshots and details, and the devlogs will continue until morale improves. Thank you for your support and interest in our game.
[ 2024-03-01 02:04:39 CET ] [ Original post ]
Announcement of Demon Lord Reincarnation Gaiden, our new game!
[ 2024-01-28 16:13:42 CET ] [ Original post ]
We're excited to announce Demon Lord Reincarnation Gaiden, our new game.
Originally, this scenario was planned for a sequel, but it took off in its own direction and became an Ultima-style game with a new story. However, the initial draft was too good to abandon, so we turned it into a standalone expansion, similar to how Wizardry II was to the original Wizardry.
KEY FEATURES
- Enjoy a new scenario with new character classes and improved game systems
- Survive through brutal turn-based battles, where poor judgment can result in the permanent loss of a party member
- Unlock new skills in the heat of the battle, from devastating attacks to underhanded moves
- Inventory system with a variety of consumable items to buff, improve and customize your characters, including the ability to cheat death
- Come up with new party builds using new character classes and skills
- Find safe spots to regain your health and make sure the monsters won't get a drop on you
- Enjoy stylish visuals supported by atmospheric music and rocking battle tunes
- Read the manual, it's there for a reason!
[ 2024-01-28 16:13:42 CET ] [ Original post ]
Der Geist series turn five years old today!
[ 2023-09-19 14:10:17 CET ] [ Original post ]
Das Geisterschiff and Der Geist series turn five years old today.
In these experimental dungeon crawlers, you play as a mech pilot and complete dangerous missions in a dying world.
These games offer unique wireframe-style visuals to simulate the "visual sensor" of your Robotic Combat Suit and atmospheric electronic music in the style of 80's electro-industrial.
The series enjoyed limited success, but these games remain special to me, as they started my career as an indie game developer.
All games are 66% off on Steam right now.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/975230/Das_Geisterschiff__The_Ghost_Ship/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1217070/Der_Geisterturm__The_Ghost_Tower/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581240/Der_Geisterjger__The_Ghost_Hunter/
Also, we are making a new Der Geist game. It's in the early stages of development.
Thank you for your support over the years.
-- Romanus Surt of Graverobber Foundation
[ 2023-09-19 14:10:17 CET ] [ Original post ]
DevLog #0: Introducing Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is a top-down Adventure RPG with an open world and bump combat system. You play as a spirit of a warrior who died in a battle against the Dark Lord, and you need to possess his minions and free the trapped Five Magic Spirits to exact your revenge. The scenario allows you to reach your goals in any order, and each monster type offers its own set of abilities and nuances that will affect the way you play the game. In fact, if you decide to skip objectives and face the Dark Lord early, even if you end up dying by his hand in a single hit, the game wont stop you. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is inspired by the Temple of Rebirth dungeon from the original Ringlorn Saga. In this bonus mode, you get to play as monsters and seek to reclaim your body from the top floor of the dungeon. It was added at the last moment for fun and was met with positive reception, and weve decided to make a standalone game out of it, with its own story and revised game design.
No. The original systems were fine for a bonus dungeon that takes about 20-30 minutes to beat, but they wouldnt work in a standalone campaign that lasts several hours. The game design was revised to focus on player agency for example, youll no longer be forced to swap bodies whenever you kill an enemy. Instead, unless you play as a ghost, body-swapping is handled by manually interacting with a corpse of an enemy. After all, if you defeated a boss and took over his body, it wouldnt be fair if you werent allowed to kick some serious ass and look down on monsters that gave you trouble a few hours ago. The rest of the game will feel familiar enough to those who played the original, but with quite a few changes, such as the switch to half-step movement, which offers more tactical options, such as attacking two enemies at the same time, and allows us to create more nuanced maps. On the technical side, the game is running on a new codebase that offers more flexibility, and Ringlorn Saga: Book Two will run on this codebase as well.
The main scenario planning is complete. The gameplay, level design, and scenario implementation are underway and were enjoying rapid progress. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden will come out in 2023, but theres no concrete date yet, as were not rushing the game to the finish line. Please look forward to our next DevLog, where well share more information. If theres anything youd like to hear in future DevLogs, please let us know.
[ 2023-05-01 19:56:41 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hi everyone!
In this DevLog, we'd like to talk about Ringlorn Saga Gaiden, its design, and the advancements from the previous game. Please note that the game is still in development, so the screenshots may not reflect the final version.
What is Ringlorn Saga Gaiden?
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is a top-down Adventure RPG with an open world and bump combat system. You play as a spirit of a warrior who died in a battle against the Dark Lord, and you need to possess his minions and free the trapped Five Magic Spirits to exact your revenge. The scenario allows you to reach your goals in any order, and each monster type offers its own set of abilities and nuances that will affect the way you play the game. In fact, if you decide to skip objectives and face the Dark Lord early, even if you end up dying by his hand in a single hit, the game wont stop you. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is inspired by the Temple of Rebirth dungeon from the original Ringlorn Saga. In this bonus mode, you get to play as monsters and seek to reclaim your body from the top floor of the dungeon. It was added at the last moment for fun and was met with positive reception, and weve decided to make a standalone game out of it, with its own story and revised game design.
Does it play the same as the bonus mode?
No. The original systems were fine for a bonus dungeon that takes about 20-30 minutes to beat, but they wouldnt work in a standalone campaign that lasts several hours. The game design was revised to focus on player agency for example, youll no longer be forced to swap bodies whenever you kill an enemy. Instead, unless you play as a ghost, body-swapping is handled by manually interacting with a corpse of an enemy. After all, if you defeated a boss and took over his body, it wouldnt be fair if you werent allowed to kick some serious ass and look down on monsters that gave you trouble a few hours ago. The rest of the game will feel familiar enough to those who played the original, but with quite a few changes, such as the switch to half-step movement, which offers more tactical options, such as attacking two enemies at the same time, and allows us to create more nuanced maps. On the technical side, the game is running on a new codebase that offers more flexibility, and Ringlorn Saga: Book Two will run on this codebase as well.
How far along is it? When is it coming out?
The main scenario planning is complete. The gameplay, level design, and scenario implementation are underway and were enjoying rapid progress. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden will come out in 2023, but theres no concrete date yet, as were not rushing the game to the finish line. Please look forward to our next DevLog, where well share more information. If theres anything youd like to hear in future DevLogs, please let us know.
[ 2023-05-01 19:56:41 CET ] [ Original post ]
Announcement of Ringlorn Saga Gaiden, our next project!
[ 2023-02-24 18:06:42 CET ] [ Original post ]
We're excited to announce Ringlorn Saga Gaiden, our next game.
Due to the warm reception and interest in the Temple of Rebirth bonus dungeon in the original game, we've decided to make a standalone RPG based on the possession mechanics.
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is an adventure RPG inspired by the Japanese PC classics. After dying in a decisive battle, your spirit is separated from your body, and you must exact your revenge on the Dark Lord by possessing his minions.
- A short-but-sweet Action RPG that won't hold your hand, nor waste your time
- Fight enemies to get stronger, possess their bodies, and use their abilities to survive
- Explore an open world, find items that will strengthen your spirit, and complete objectives in any order
- Simple but nuanced game mechanics and controls
- MSX-inspired 8-bit sound
- CRT filter for an authentic retro experience
- If you lose your way, pray to Morrigan
[ 2023-02-24 18:06:42 CET ] [ Original post ]
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is an adventure RPG inspired by the Japanese PC classics. After dying in a decisive battle, your spirit is separated from your body, and you must exact your revenge on the Dark Lord by possessing his minions.
- A short-but-sweet Action RPG that won't hold your hand, nor waste your time
- Fight enemies to get stronger, possess their bodies, and use their abilities to survive
- Explore an open world, find items that will strengthen your spirit, and complete objectives in any order
- Simple but nuanced game mechanics and controls
- MSX-inspired 8-bit sound
- CRT filter for an authentic retro experience
- If you lose your way, pray to Morrigan
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04+
- Processor: Intel Core i3-380MMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU with OpenGL 3.2 Support
- Storage: 300 MB available space
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