IGNOST announced that Albedo Carta, a turn-based RPG combining visual novel elements with a dark fairy tale aesthetic, is participating in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo.
Albedo Carta is a Märchen dark fantasy RPG that reinterprets familiar fairy tales into a cruel yet captivating world. It depicts the journey of a protagonist who awakens in a mansion with lost memories and sets out to uncover their past alongside a loyal doll and companions with distinct personalities. Numerous secrets lie hidden in the madness-befallen snow country known as "End of the World," where exploration brings unexpected rewards or deadly threats. In particular, consuming the Snow White Fruit allows players to witness the cruel truths hidden by the world.
The game features seven heroines reinterpreted through dark fairy tale motifs. The protagonist adventures alongside these companions, bound in master-servant relationships through unexpected events, as they uncover each character's secrets and past. Relationships with companions can be developed through interactions such as conversations and gifts, unlocking new costumes and stories as trust builds. Learning about the companions' backstories and deepening these bonds serves as a core element of the game.
Combat follows a turn-based RPG system combining character progression, strategy, and gear farming. Players can fight various madness-corrupted enemies to grow their characters and enhance combat power. Multiple growth systems are available—such as skill awakening, weapon enhancement, and limit breaking—allowing players to challenge increasingly powerful foes through continuous leveling. The core gameplay revolves around balancing combat, exploration, and companion interaction to uncover lost memories and the truth hidden within the world.
Supported languages include Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with a release on STOVE also planned.
