Steam app 1082970 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:59 UTC
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
443 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
33 months, January 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 311 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 132 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Archaelund was released on 8 Jan, 2024.
Violence: violence is non-explicit; during combat, small splashes of blood may be seen from a distance, but without visible wounds or gore. Corpses and blood may be seen at certain locations; most of them are skeletons or don't depict visible wounds. Sexual Acts: there are no depiction or sexual acts in the game. A minority of characters may wear very light clothing, revealing or even topless. During dialogues, there can be mentions to prostitution or drug use, although they are not depicted explicitly nor take place during gameplay.
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2020 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Finally the next content update has arrived! After months of development and weeks of intense beta-testing and fine tuning, update 0.10.0 is available for download. The most relevant additions are a new outdoor area with several dungeons…
DavidBValIt has been several months of intense work, but this very important update is ready for beta-testers! I am extremely happy to be able to share it after such a long time of designing, creating, writing and adjusting. Thanks for your patience…
DavidBValAs you might already know from the forums, I delayed this release several months to add extra content that I felt was important. Thanks for your patience! I'm now doing internal testing and finishing the last touches during the week, before…
DavidBValThe next update is not far away, so I thought I could share a summary of what will be added. Here is a run-down of the most important additions:-New outdoor area and dungeons, including a large city. -Over a dozen new quests, including the…
DavidBValYou might have heard about this already, since it has caused considerble buzz. Games made with Unity in the last years seem to suffer from a security vulnerability. You can read more about it here. Today's update includes Unity's patch to…
Patch notesBeta testers got to play it a couple of weeks ago, and now the update is finally ready for everyone to enjoy. While this isn't a large update in itself -adding one dungeon and a few improvements- it marks an important milestone in the Early…
DavidBValFinally, you can take your revenge on the Bloody Crow pirates! This update features a new dungeon and some relevant tweaks. Our Beta is open, so you can join it anytime and try it for yourself. Since this isn't a huge update, I expect it to…
DavidBValThis release adds Controller Support for the first time. The game should be playable with most controllers, although it might still receive further improvements. In addition, I am waiting for a Steamdeck to arrive, because I want the game…
DavidBValAfter several weeks of hard work, the latest beta update 0.8.6 includes controller support for 99% of game functionality. There's wtill a few minor things (such as typing a character's name) which still require a keyboard, but I'll…
DavidBValThis is the deal!Greetings, adventurers! Today, Archaelund has been listed on Steam's main page as "Daily Deal", a curated selection of great games offered at the best prices. It is the first time Archaelund goes on sale, and it is a great…
DavidBValHere's another small release that keeps paving the way for 0.9. Some love for archers was due, and the new arrows also make the Crafting skill more useful. I am now working on adding dual-wielding and player-usable poisons. I've begun…
DavidBValThe may 1st update provided a lot of new content, but also new spells, talents and even mechanics or special status effects. This update provides further polishing, dealing with a lot of minor issues and raising the XP cap, which was never…
DavidBValAfter long months of work, update 0.8.3 is available on Steam. This update triples the content compared to the original EA release; playable time is currently 50+ hours. Again, I must send a big thank you to our Beta Testers, which have…
DavidBValI'm excited to announce the next major update is already available for Beta Testers, and very soon will be released for everyone. You can now travel south of Urendale, where you can explore a new town and complete 12 new quests. In addition…
DavidBValHello everyone! EDIT March 25th, as posted in a reply: I decided to add two extra quests, the new area really needed them. The new content is already playable but there's plenty of small details still to work on, such as itemization to…
DavidBValHello everyone! I’d like to wish you all a joyful holiday season and an incredible New Year. It’s been a while since the last update, 0.8.2, in November, and I haven’t been very active in the community since then. The reason? I’ve been…
DavidBValThanks to the amazing Beta-Testers, a number of reported issues has been fixed through the last weeks. Some of these were old bugs present since the january release, but most were specific from the major update 0.8.1. There's also a few…
Patch notesIt's out! I am glad to announce 0.8.1 is already released. This update doubles the content compared to the original EA release in January; playable time is currently 35+ hours. I want to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to…
DavidBValAt long last, it is here! The first major update to Archaelund has arrived. Want to join Beta and try it? Here are the instructions. I advise you to not overwrite all of your previous saves, just in case! this is Beta testing, remember.…
DavidBValArchaelund is about to grow! This is a brief summary of what has been going on, and what is to come. Development summary In the first six months since release, I focused on polishing the existing content and mechanics. Along the way, we…
DavidBValGreetings, adventurers! Before we dive in, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every player who has explored Archaelund or even just wishlisted the game. Your support makes Archaelund possible and keeps me motivated and excited to…
DavidBValThe first development stage of Archaelund Early Access has just been completed with the release of update 0.8. Here is the summary of the changes in today's update: Content changes & adjustments Added a new cave dungeon in the western coast…
DavidBValWith the latest implemented features, we're just one update away from 0.8. It's been an intense 4 months of development, and looking back it's amazing how much has been achieved. Here is the changelog for today's update: Content changes &…
DavidBValContent changes & adjustments Added a small dungeon past the Peninsula outpost, with a new associated quest(Level 4 recommended!). If you already found certain letter in a skeleton past the outpost, the quest will be automatically added to…
Patch notesHi everyone! with some relevant mechanics changes in this update, I felt like writing a small post explaining them rather than just the usual log. Gameplay & Balance -Alchemy and Crafting skills implemented. You can now combine new items…
DavidBValThis small update includes minor fixes and adjustments related to the new features and quests released in the past update, but also a couple new options and tutorial improvements. Features & Improvements -You can now lower the game's…
Patch notesContent -Quest The Academy is now completable. The initial dialogue has been altered, so the quest has been reset. To initiate it, walk the road just out of Port Galeb and meet Issam. -Quest Justice from Above is now completable. The…
Patch notesChanges & Improvements • Party Stash chest added to the inn in Port Galeb, where you can safely store items. There will be a similar chest available at towns added in the future, with the same shared storage. • Shops and Party Stash windows…
Patch notesBalance • Using potions in combat now costs 4 AP instead of 2. • Nivaria's Word had recently increased its cost to 8WP. After further analysis, it's set to 7WP now. Changes & Improvements • You can now sell stacks of items, not just one by…
Patch notesI've received many messages asking about a possible release of the game's OST. After talking to Laura, the composer & producer, we decided to publish it on youtube for everyone to enjoy. If you're interested in Laura's work, check her…
DavidBValOptimization • The list of saved games will now load quickly, even if you have many files. Balance • Explorer difficulty now reduces enemy critical chance by 50%, and New School reduces it by 25%. • New Karma optional setting added in…
Patch notesHail, Adventurers! It's been a week since the first of you set foot in Archaelund, and what an incredible journey it's been so far! I'm thrilled to share the best news with you all. Firstly, the response from you, our players, has been…
DavidBValBalance • Adjusted the stats of Norrax, Sage Crabs and Gholazi. Changes & Improvements • Default quality settings upon installing the game will now be based on the system's hardware. • Some missing basic items such as shields and bows added…
Patch notesOptimization • Reduced memory usage in Galeb Peninsula which will lead to better performance and stability (especially on devices with combined RAM+VRAM of 16Gb or less) Changes & Improvements • Two new controls added to rotate combat…
Patch notesChanges & Improvements • Mouse sensitivity setting added. • During dialogues, you can now use number keys to select an option(numpad keys too). Fixes • Some enemies would be left out of the battle boundaries and become unreachable. Fixed. •…
Patch notesChanges & Improvements -Custom key mapping implemented. -You can now enable inverted mouse axis (both Y and X) also on the settings/controls tab. Balance -Minotaur gains some racial bonuses: +1 Armor, +3 Critical Defense. -Batrax fire…
Patch notesA quick fix to UI issues in the newly added resolutions.
Patch notesChanges & Improvements -Added support for ultra-wide resolutions (2560×1080, 3440×1440, 3840x1600). Balance -*Holy Sustenance* willpower cost increased from 5 to 9. Content fixes -Several hidden items in the Peninsula were invisible to the…
Patch notes• Fixed a "silent crash" that bugged the game after camping (triggered by Empty Hands quest). Saved game is unaffected, it'll work fine after the update. • Fixed: Casting healing spells on dead party members crashes the game. • Poison will…
Patch notesNo long textwall about gameplay today, because it's time for the game to speak for itself: Early Access release is scheduled for 18h GMT+1 (Noon EST). So yes, this is a "random ramblings" post. I'm both thrilled and humbled by the game's…
DavidBValIn yesterday's post I laid the groundwork for how a party is created and provided an overview of the playable races. Today, we'll delve a bit deeper into the character system. Careers The most determining choice when making a character is…
DavidBValBefore the adventure begins you need to do two things: create a party and choose a difficulty. Creating an adventuring party A standard party is formed by 4 adventurers. You are allowed to make a smaller party, but be warned... you'll get…
DavidBValI'm pleased to announce that in two months from today (by january 8th if all goes according to plan) we will press the magic button and release the Early Access version of Archaelund on the Steam Store. This first release will feature the…
DavidBValMagic is here! Archaelund's Magic System has been functional for several months, but in the last weeks we have nearly finished the implementation of the spells that will be included in the Early Access release, as well as some other key…
DavidBValGreetings everyone! No pretty pictures on this update I am afraid, since we have already revealed too many environments and we want all the rest to be a surprise. Archaelund internal testing revealed that some core mechanics that sounded…
DavidBValBringing the world to life... Since most of the game "systems" are already in place and working, my current development focus is content. Quests, characters, items, encounters, little secrets found here and there... in sum, what you call a…
DavidBValThis will be a very brief post to let you know we keep working steadily on all fronts. Most of the essential game systems are already working, in this screenshot you can see a few ones that were not present until recently (minimap, camping…
DavidBValThis will be a short post. We just uploaded a new trailer to the Store Page of Archaelund, and Youtube. In case you missed it, a couple weeks ago we also updated all the screenshots. This is the first time you can see the whole team's work…
DavidBValIn the last months, Archaelund has seen a lot of new content: from natural environments, to cities and dungeons full with adventure. From the beginning we faced the challenge of creating a world that was both new and ancient; the broken…
DavidBValGreetings! I am David, the programmer, writer and designer of Archaelund. In this update I want to share with you the progress of development as well as more details about the scope of Early Access. My previous game was mostly a one-man…
DavidBValWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Archaelund.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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gameinstall | saves | *.arc |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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