Indie · 2022
World of Epicia
World of Epicia offers a deep, roguelike single-player experience inspired by Dwarf Fortress. The game focuses on defeating a powerful skeleton castle by either allying with kingdoms or conquering them solo. Combat blends melee and ranged options, with characters automatically selecting rocks to throw. There are no health bars—only injury probabilities—and items degrade over time or through use, with materials varying in durability. Crafting is straightforward, letting players create weapons from four resources: wood, stone, metal, and cloth. Each character keeps a detailed log of actions, injuries, and achievements. A unique twist is the damnation system: killing enemies instead of just wounding them can lead to kings becoming damned, affecting their ability to craft but granting strength bonuses. Quests provide objectives like item collection or monster hunts, though losing the quest giver removes the task. Weather changes dynamically, and character stats evolve through wounds and experience. This blend of strategy, survival, and narrative makes World of Epicia a standout title for fans of challenging, story-driven adventures.