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Steam app 2479090 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:41 UTC

Prelude Dark Pain

Prelude Dark Pain is a Tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Assume the role of a local blacksmith named Soren, lead an uprising against the Order of the Ashen Crusade and save a world ravaged by war.

Prelude Dark Pain Steam header artwork
QUICKFIREGAMESFiresquid, Gamersky Games
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Prelude Dark Pain was released on 27 Jul, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:41 UTC
App ID
2479090
Last updated
07 Aug 2026 build 24600767
Developer
QUICKFIREGAMES
Publisher
Firesquid, Gamersky Games
Release date
27 Jul, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
3.07 GB
Install size
5.54 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Early Access
Listed in Early Access

Features & support

Steam features

#category_playable_at_your_own_paceSubtitle OptionsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo Sound

Popular tags

Early AccessTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based TacticsTactical RPGDark FantasyRPGSingleplayerStrategyTurn-Based CombatChoices Matter2DJRPGStory RichFantasyIsometricMedievalStrategy RPGClass-BasedStylizedAdventure
About this gameFull description from Steam
Assemble a roster of heroes, build out your squad to face any scenario, learn how their skills interact for even greater strategic synergy and master the battlefield: With more than 20+ playable heroes, each with two talent branches and a pool of 25 skills, there are a variety of strategies to approach each battle. Up to 5 heroes can fill your roster from 8 class types: Ranged DPS, Magic Support, Assassins and more. Each skill has it's own unique characteristics. Equip the ones that best suit your play style and create powerful synergistic combos between skills and across your squad. Equip you characters with greater equipment as you progress and upgrade it all at your base with resources you get from missions. Assume the role of Soren, an retired warrior, now living as a blacksmith, who will mark the steps of a great revolution following an attack on his family: Engage in turn-based tactical battle with several enemy factions. Across a grid-based field, maneuver your squad and the enemy to optimize your strategy and dominate. Every battlefield is different; from using higher ground to increase your attack, to navigating moving environments. Consider your surroundings and use the battlefield to your advantage. Each mission will have a special challenge, pushing your knowledge of the mechanics with even greater rewards if you succeed. Prelude Dark Pain takes place in the world of Statera, a territory ravaged by the Dark Pain, an ancient and mysterious source of destruction. The Order of the Ashen Crusade rules with blood and terror over a great extent of this territory while praying to the Lord of Pain. However, there are still free people who fight against the lurking evil, like Soren and the Blue Net faction. The reality of Statera is being torn apart by the conflict, causing tears in the veil between worlds that protects it from supernatural forces. Through these rifts, the creatures of Pain can break through their reality to invade and cause even greater devastation. Players will have to make important decisions that will influence both the main story and the heroes that can be recruited in battle. You may miss some of them because of your previous choices! There will be more than 20 different factions with their own cultures scattered throughout Statera. Many of them are hostile, guaranteeing more than 70 different enemies to face. You'll also find final bosses among them! In addition to the main story, Prelude Dark Pain will be loaded with sidequests and ways to influence the world outside of the main story. These will give you access to recruit certain heroes and even more lore: World Missions can be picked up from NPC's across the world map and lead you to even more content. Raids can undertaken by heroes from your settlement, helping to push back against the tide of enemies, save the innocent, spy and gather resources. Craft new weapons and equipment for your heroes from your settlement as well, taking your skills warriors to an even greater degree of strength.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência · Atos criminosos
IGRS18Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i5 4690K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Equivalent (AMD Ryzen 5 1500X) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 8 GB available space

macOS

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Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Spanish - Spain
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
French
German
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Portuguese - Brazil
Korean

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

24 developer announcements, Oct 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. V0.3.9

    Hello to everyone! It's been over a week since the launch of Prelude Dark Pain, and we're incredibly grateful for the warm reception. We've been listening closely to all your feedback and working hard to make the game even better thanks to…

    Blackcorn

July

  1. Prelude Dark Pain is now available in Early Access!

    Hello, members of the resistance! The day has arrived: Prelude Dark Pain is now available in Early Access! We're excited as you will finally discover the world of Statera and you may have several questions regarding the game and its Early…

    Margoaw
  2. Prelude Dark Pain launches in Early Access on July 27th!

    Hey, members of the resistance!It’s official: Prelude Dark Pain Early Access launches on July 27th! For the Early Access release, all of Act 1 will be available, including 9 heroes, 63 skills unlockable for your team and access to the World…

    Margoaw

June

  1. Demo Patch Notes v.0.1.96 – New Camera Modes, Motion Sickness Option & Bug fixes

    Hello again, Members of the Resistance! A week after releasing our first public demo, we’re very happy with the feedback we’ve received. Our demo has now 91% positive reviews on Steam!If you’ve played the demo and enjoyed it, don’t forget…

    Patch notes
  2. Our demo is live and will be available during all Steam Next Fest

    Good day, Members of the Resistance!We are glad to announce that our demo is now available today and will stay active throughout the entire Steam Next Fest!PLAY THE DEMO HERE: All our playtesters and Backers that participated in the…

    Margoaw

May

  1. End of playtest - What's next?

    Good day, Members of the Resistance!Our first ever playtest with Backers and non-Backers on Steam has ended at the beginning of this week. First of all, a huge thank you to all our playtesters, your feedback, suggestions and bug report…

    Margoaw

April

  1. Road to Early Access and what've been up to this Winter/Spring!

    Hello everyone!So… We’re a bit late with this new development post, but we swear it’s because we were working on tons of things at the studio! Let’s get a look about how 2026 started for us! Events participationWe were at The Mix + Kinda…

    Margoaw

December

  1. New partner on this journey... and new nomination!

    Hello everyone!A new post about the development of Prelude Dark Pain is coming at the end of this month, just as we promised. We have a lot of news to share with you, but one of them is really important: we have a new publisher!Firesquid…

    Lumixvaz

October

  1. First Dev Diary on YouTube!

    Hello everyone!We're back with a new update on the development of Prelude Dark Pain. This post should have been published a week ago, but we're publishing it now for a very good reason —as you'll see in a few minutes.First of all, we want…

    NachoMoL

June

  1. BLASPHEMOUS X PRELUDE DARK PAIN + LAST 48 HOURS

    Hi everyone! Today we’re sharing an exciting update and a crucial milestone: BLASPHEMOUS COLLABORATION IN PRELUDE DARK PAIN The Game Kitchen and Quickfire Games have announced today a collaboration between Blasphemous and Prelude Dark Pain.…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

May

  1. Exclusive PRELUDE DARK PAIN DEMO on July 2025, only for Kickstarter backers!

    Hi everyone! First of all, we want to thank you again for your support: Prelude Dark Pain has reached 25,000 wishlists on Steam! We are about to enter in the top 1,000 followed games on the store, so if you haven't done already, please…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

April

  1. Prelude Dark Pain: new previews and gameplay!

    Hi everyone! We have invited several games press sites and content creators to play a Prelude Dark Pain demo to get a taste of our Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG. Here are some accolades: "A Dark Fantasy Tactical RPG With Serious Potential!"…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  2. Make sure you remember Forrel's name!

    ☠️ Make sure you remember his name: Forrel will be one of the mightiest foes you'll face in the world of Statera 🦾 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/4a39144e744c197eaf1bd0ad1cc0fa1617f6df94.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

March

  1. Prepare to cross blades (and guns) with the notorious mercenary Dumas!

    ⚔️ During your journey you'll cross blades (and guns) with the notorious mercenary Dumas! 🔫 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/de08a7135029a399f167c17f732fd66ec2e4a4b6.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

February

  1. Meet RAYDER!

    ⚰️ Meet RAYDER, a soldier who can't rest... not even after death! 🔱 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/9cd16359d873472a41796123519cd4c815560e69.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  2. Meet URZA!

    ⚕️ Urza's a healer, but... watch out for her mace! ⚒️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/235f5f0e33584908af56840eb9622e5f82c1d3c4.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  3. Meet the mysterious SADE!

    👆 Meet SADE, the warrior featured in the Prelude Dark Pain main art! Have you wondered what's the backstory behind the golden mask? 🎭 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/18596472ea3516316243b80bbd7d6220b6afc36f.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

January

  1. Meet TAMMAIS!

    🛡️ Meet Tammais, a fellow of infinite jest that wields an enormous shield as a weapon! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/253b06abd8f70720e0a714bc5fc26ebe12ed5c21.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  2. Meet the skilled archer MAYA!

    🏹 Meet MAYA, a skilled archer that tries to hide her thirst for revenge under an imposing owl mask! 🦉 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44371258/490ea64b9425afc4f6a217490a33180e2119f249.jpg

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  3. Meet TIZÓN, Soren’s eldest son!

    ⚙️ Meet TIZÓN! Soren’s eldest son followed his father’s footsteps as a craftsman, developing a combat style based on the use of gadgets alongside his trusty precision rifle 🎯…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  4. We just opened a Kickstarter page!

    PRELUDE DARK PAIN is now on Kickstarter! We are gearing up for our crowdfunding campaign, although we still don't have an exact date. If you are interested in our project, please click on "Notify me on launch" on Kickstarter, it helps a…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL
  5. Meet SOREN, the main character of PRELUDE DARK PAIN!

    Meet SOREN, the main character of PRELUDE DARK PAIN! Once known as a bloodthirsty warrior, he retired from the Blue Nets to become a blacksmith and a family man. However, deep inside he knows that peace doesn’t last long in the land of…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

June

  1. We are on the cover of GTM magazine and have a new demo for Madrid

    Hello everyone! Thank you very much for your passion and interest in Prelude Dark Pain. It's amazing the support we are receiving these last two months. After the good feedback we had at Guadalindie (Málaga), we have been mentioned in many…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

October

  1. "Quickfire Games: A Summer of Successes and Expectations"

    At Quickfire Games, we've had a busy summer. We attended our first official fair, Dreamhack in Valencia, and were fortunate enough to win the award for Best Indie Game of the Fair. Additionally, in early September, we participated in the…

    QUICKFIREGAMES SL

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