During the Golden Joystick Awards, developer Games Farm and publisher Grindstone revealed Conan: The Black Pyramid, a roguelite action RPG set in Robert E. Howard’s shared universe. It’s set to release on PC through Steam sometime in 2027.
Conan: The Black Pyramid uses the usual isometric camera angle found in action RPGs, with roguelite gameplay that allows players to build their characters as they progress through each run. There will be five playable characters featuring a variety of melee combat, gunplay, and magic-based playstyles. Solomon Kane, Dark Agnes, and Conan himself are confirmed to be playable.
The game can be played solo or with up to two players in online co-op.
Here’s a quick rundown of key features provided by the publisher.
Key Features
Action roguelite RPG where sword & sorcery meets cosmic horror
Gritty, high-fidelity visuals, closer to an action RPG than a typical roguelite
5 playable heroes from Robert E. Howard’s universe, including Conan, Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes
A labyrinth that changes every run, with a mystery at its centre
Melee, swordplay, gunfire and sorcery, building up to brutal executions
Builds shaped by Warrior Memories, artifacts, Combat Masteries and dice
2-player online co-op with individual rewards and progression
"We’re thrilled to bring a legendary hero like Conan back to the modern gaming world. Robert E. Howard’s stories mean a lot to us, as they do to generations of readers, and we’re approaching them with all the care and respect they deserve. We want players to step into the world they’ve imagined while reading those stories, in all its savage and strange glory.", says Peter Nagy, CEO of the studio Games Farm.
Playtest Sign-ups Open Now
Sign-ups are now open on the Steam page, and the first playtest is starting soon. No other details were shared about what players can expect from this playtest.
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