Shadowpiercer

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Dive into the dark and magical world of Shadowpiercer. As a young engineer-mage or “arcanist”, you must flee from a destructive entity known as the Shadow, which is slowly consuming the world. Aboard a mystical train, you’ll travel through ravaged lands in search of survivors, gather resources, and upgrade your gear to stay alive. Shadowpiercer is an action/adventure RPG, playable in solo or with up to six of your friends. KEY FEATURES Satisfies both wanderers and homebodies. Wanna play with your little sister who’d rather take care of the chickens ? RPG / Action-Adventure – At its core, it’s an RPG: preparation always outweighs reflexes. If an area feels too tough, come back later! Smart crafting - Engaging mini-games instead of boring loading bars. No heavy grinding - explore the world instead of watching your character chop a tree for hours. Automation - but without complex engineering! Pseudo-persistant procedural world. Modular equipment - customize your gear to suit your playstyle and situation. Mini-games and side activities to enjoy with your friends (you’ll need something to do during those long train rides!) Configurable session length – choose how long you want your adventure to last: 50, 150, or 300 hours. The game adapts its content accordingly—no extra grind added! Wishlist the game to support us! (It might seem small, but it means the world to us! ❤️) AN ADVENTURE In the world of Grinn, now in deep apocalypse, you are among the few beings still uncorrupted by the Shadow. Your mission: seek out survivors and uncover the mysteries of each region, and perhaps, find a way to end the catastrophe. Explore the world, delve into dungeons, gather clues and venture ever deeper into darkness. Stop the train when you wish to explore the surroundings and gather resources across the many procedurally generated environments. CREATE AND DECORATE Build your base, your production tools, your farm, your room, your factory… With a little bit of technology and magic, anything is possible. Your base can’t be attacked — you’re free to unleash your creativity, and you’ll be rewarded for it. From industrial wagons to cozy bathrooms or private cabins, not to mention farms and kitchens, every room can play a role and yield valuable benefits. Every piece of your equipment can be crafted to match your preferences or your eccentricities... Plus, since stats are independent of visuals, you might as well go wild and craft your own unique style! As you explore the world, you’ll discover countless environments and variations. We’ve designed the system to allow for endless creativity, and we don’t plan on holding back. So why would you ? FIGHT With the help of your companion, face numerous corrupted entities. Choose your weapon and customize it to suit your playstyle and the environment you’re exploring. Discover and explore a variety of unique dungeons and zones. Earn new skills, use potions, and employ diverse strategies to overcome the many dangers that await you. SUPPORT US Supporting us is easy: just add the game to your wishlist! And if you feel like it, you can join us on Discord!

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