AUSTIN & HELSINKI - April 30th, 2025 - Single-developer studio Eldritch Sword Games and influencer-lead publisher Mad Mushroom have today launched Conquest Dark in Steam Early Access. After a successful demo that reached ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ review status, players can now purchase the game on Steam for $9.99.
Check out the new Early Access launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/Uq7-6ZAYU6E.
Conquest Dark melds horde survivor, roguelike, and action RPG elements in an old school sword & sorcery setting. The game is inspired by titles like Vampire Survivors, Death Must Die, and Halls of Torment, while its post-apocalyptic world takes cues from the works of classic fantasy authors like Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock.
Features of Conquest Dark include:
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Haunting Dark Rituals - Cosmic horror meets primal savagery in the post-apocalyptic wastelands of Conquest Dark. Master the unique powers of five different classes in your fight against the dark: Barbarian, Hunter, Thief, Oathkeeper, and Acolyte of Kuu.
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Instant ARPG Gratification - Starting as a feeble grunt, each run will see you quickly progress to devastating builds and classic power fantasies. An Action RPG in concentrated form!
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Builds to Slay the Very Gods - Unique weapons, legendary armor, and eldritch abilities will enhance your arsenal to the point of standing toe to toe with the gods themselves. Deep customization, wide build variety, and endless possibilities.
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Push Back the Darkness - Fight through diverse environments with unique enemies and bosses, from deadly creatures to undead armies to fallen heroes.
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Savage Sword & Sorcery Setting - This world is a grim and brutal place, inspired by the great dark fantasy classics of old. Ancient powers and cosmic horrors lurk in the cursed ruins of a fallen kingdom.
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About Eldritch Sword Games
Eldritch Sword Games is the one-man indie studio behind Conquest Dark. Hailing from the harsh, cold land of Finland, Eldritch Sword Games has more than 20 years of game development experience and a passion for old-school Sword & Sorcery. Conquest Dark is the developer’s first solo project.
About Mad Mushroom:
Mad Mushroom is a dynamic and forward-thinking video game publishing company, uniquely positioned as the next-generation influencer-owned entity within the vast umbrella of OTK Network. With a team of seasoned industry experts, Mad Mushroom is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures creativity, encourages innovation, and propels promising indie games to new heights. Mad Mushroom is here to empower indie developers, engage gamers, and shape the future of interactive entertainment.
To learn more about Mad Mushroom visit madmushroom.gg and connect with the company on social media: https://linktr.ee/madmushroomgg.