Indie game developer PatronMinette has released the roguelike RPG “HARSH REIGNS” in Early Access on Steam on March 28, 2026 and continues to refine and expand the game through ongoing updates.
◆ Overview
“HARSH REIGNS” is an RPG with simple controls where players move forward through stages and use collected items in battle.
Players progress by picking up items, defeating enemies, and continuing forward toward the goal.powerful bosses.
By building their character through various progression systems, preparing items, and refining strategies, players will take on
At this stage, the game features a roguelike format where progress resets at each stage, allowing for quick and accessible gameplay sessions.
・Simple Controls with Strategic Depth!
Combat is a turn-based system where players simply click item icons to act.
There are three distance types—close, mid, and long range—and choosing the right weapon at the correct distance is key,
especially to interrupt powerful enemy charge attacks.
As your inventory constantly changes, players must make quick and strategic decisions about which actions to take.
Cute, smoothly animated characters bring these battles to life with rich motion and charm.
・Break Items to Grow Stronger!
Weapons, shields, and consumables (excluding magic) all have durability.
While items will eventually break with use, doing so increases proficiency based on the item.
Instead of avoiding breakage, the key is deciding when to break them.
Stronger items grant greater bonuses upon breaking, so don’t hesitate to use them fully.
・A Wide Variety of Unique Items
Weapons:
There are three categories—close-range daggers, mid-range swords, and long-range thrown weapons.
Having all three allows for stable progression, but the challenge comes when one is missing and must be compensated for with other tools.
This tension between ideal setups and improvisation is a core part of the game’s appeal.
Cursed weapons are extremely powerful, but breaking them will reduce the player’s stats.
Magic:
Magic does not break, but its level and power increase with repeated use, along with its MP cost.
Without proper investment in magic, it can quickly become difficult to manage.
Shields:
Shields reduce all incoming damage and offer various effects such as entering a charge state, reflecting attacks, or stunning enemies.
They are automatically used when consuming healing items, allowing players to transition smoothly from recovery to offense.
Accessories:
Players can equip up to two accessories that grant additional abilities.
By combining them, players can further enhance their build.
These range from stat boosts (attack, magic power, proficiency gain) to abilities that alter playstyle,
such as automatic counterattacks or curse immunity.
Others:
Various helpful items are available, such as staves that can perform charge breaks at any distance,
staves that inflict poison or sleep, scrolls that enhance weapons, and gems that reveal enemy and item positions.
・Flexible Character Builds with Diverse Strategies
In addition to proficiency gained through item destruction, players can grow through level-ups with selectable stat increases,
class changes that grant new skills, and permanent stat upgrades in the hub town.
These systems allow for highly flexible character builds and a wide range of strategies.
Class changes in particular grant powerful abilities that can dramatically alter gameplay and item strategies.
・Various Events Along the Journey
During exploration, players will encounter merchants such as blacksmiths and item shops,
NPCs who provide advice, treasure chests, and goddess statues that allow item synthesis and curse removal.
At campsites located between areas, players can prepare for the next stage with the help of accompanying NPCs.
◆ Spec Sheet
Title: HARSH REIGNS
Genre: Roguelike RPG
Publisher: Patron Minette
Platform: Steam (Early Access)
Price: $14.99 USD (No in-game purchases)
Supported Platform: Windows
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4412850/_/ ;
X (Twitter): https://x.com/pMinette_ltd ;
Trailer / Gameplay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjBF2hAmBSM ;
For inquiries regarding this title, please contact the following email address:
patronminette.ltd@gmail.com