A free demo version of turn-based roguelite RPG 'Hexborne', currently under development by Korean solo indie developer BlowYAmind, has been released on Steam.
'Hexborne' is a dark fantasy roguelite RPG in which players draw a single path across a hexagonal tile board to perform movement, attacks, and resource collection simultaneously. Inspired by the path-connecting mechanic of mobile puzzle RPG 'Dungeon Raid', the game is designed to allow players to make various strategic decisions each turn through simple controls.
The core feature is a combat system built around drawing connected paths across the hexagonal board. Players can draw a single line to connect tiles featuring swords, shields, recovery items, and more to attack, defend, and heal health. Swordsmanship attacks chain together according to the drawn path, with combat outcomes changing based on the path's length and composition.
Players must consider not only connecting as many tiles as possible, but also their post-attack positioning and enemy counterattacks. As the board layout changes each turn, strategic judgment is required to balance attack, defense, and resource acquisition.
In this demo, players can experience the swordsmanship combo system centered on a lion beastfolk protagonist, along with attack patterns from various elite monsters and bosses. The demo also features branching stages, equipment enhancement and enchantment, and the 'Altar of Souls' system, which permanently enhances stats through repeated runs.
'Hexborne' supports Korean, with a full release scheduled for 2027. The free demo is currently available for download on its Steam store page.
