Ancient Kingdoms

About this game

Ancient Kingdoms is a classic 2D RPG game meticulously crafted to evoke the nostalgia and charm of beloved RPGs from the golden era of gaming. Designed by dedicated fans for fellow enthusiasts, it offers an experience that celebrates the timeless elements of traditional role-playing games, with special attention to making the game accessible for beginner players in the genre, and entertaining and deep enough for veteran players.



Discover the rich, immersive world of Eratiath in "Ancient Kingdoms", a classic RPG experience that harkens back to the genre's roots. Choose from six distinct and powerful classes (Warrior, Ranger, Cleric, Rogue, Wizard, Druid) and a diverse array of races including elves, dwarves, humans, and goblins.

Embark on an epic journey through a vast world teeming with secrets, ancient ruins, and mysterious catacombs. Test your mettle against formidable adversaries such as orcs, dragons, and even ancient gods. Overcome these challenges to uncover incredible treasures and gear that will empower your hero.

Forge your own path, alone or with friends in a cooperative party of up to four players. Explore the captivating world of Eratiath and become the hero of your own legendary tale in "Ancient Kingdoms".

Visual Style and Graphics:

• Retro Aesthetic: "Ancient Kingdoms" boasts pixel art graphics reminiscent of 16-bit classics. Each sprite, background, and animation is lovingly designed to capture the look and feel of the RPGs from the late '80s and early '90s.
  
• Detailed Environments: Players can explore a variety of meticulously crafted environments, including lush forests, bustling towns, mysterious dungeons, and ancient ruins, each with a distinctive visual flair that pays homage to classic RPGs.

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Tap Target Combat: The game features tap target combat, where players must carefully plan their moves, utilizing a range of abilities and spells to defeat enemies. Classic mechanics such as tactical positioning and resource management are important keys of the gameplay.
  
• Character Customization: Players can create and customize their characters, each with different races, classes like Warrior, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Rogue and Wizard, and unique skills and attributes.
  
• Exploration and Quests: "Ancient Kingdoms" offers an expansive world filled with hidden secrets, side quests, and lore. Players are encouraged to explore every nook and cranny, interact with NPCs, and uncover the rich history of the game world.
  
• Inventory and Equipment: A robust inventory system allows players to manage their gear, find and equip powerful weapons and armour, and use a variety of items to aid them on their journey.

Story and Setting:

• Epic Narrative: The story focuses on the classic theme of good versus evil, where our heroes must face the evils that lurk in “Eratiath”
  
• Rich Lore: "Ancient Kingdoms" is set in a richly detailed fantasy world with its own history, cultures, and myths. The game provides deep lore for players to discover, adding depth to the overall experience.

Audio and Music:

• Chiptune Soundtrack: The game’s soundtrack is a delightful collection of chiptune compositions that perfectly capture the spirit of classic RPGs. Each track is designed to enhance the atmosphere, from the tranquil melodies of village life to the intense battle themes.
  
• Immersive Sound Effects: Carefully crafted sound effects bring the world to life, from the clanging of swords in combat to the ambient sounds of nature during exploration.

Community and Development:

• From Fans to Fans: Developed by a passionate team of RPG enthusiasts, "Ancient Kingdoms" is a labour of love aimed at fellow fans of the genre. The developers actively engage with the community, taking feedback and incorporating it into updates and expansions.
  
• Ongoing Support: The game is regularly updated with new content, bug fixes, and enhancements, ensuring a continuously evolving experience for players.

In summary, "Ancient Kingdoms" is a heartfelt tribute to the classic 2D RPGs of yesteryear. It combines nostalgic visuals, engaging gameplay, and a rich narrative to provide players with a timeless adventure that feels both familiar and fresh. Whether you are a veteran of classic RPGs or new to the genre, "Ancient Kingdoms" promises an enchanting journey filled with wonder and excitement.

Latest news

• Patch Notes·28 Aug 2026Official

  Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.31.1 Hotfix 🛠️

  * Controller: Keeping pressed open inventory button while target a merc will opens their inventory window * Controller: While merc inventory is opened pressing a equipment item in inventory will equip it to that merc * Controller: if you hold pressed a inventory slot you can move it to skillbar * Controller: if you hold pressed a skill you can move it to skillbar * Mercenaries now will receive stats bonus from armor sets * Adjusted stats for Earring of the Emerald Wyrm and Frostbound Hoop * Fixed bug related with hotkeys listeners * Implemented weapons with animated visual effects * Updated to last game engine version * Fixed bug with Valaark's skills
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• Patch Notes·25 Aug 2026Official

  Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.31.0 - The Translation Update

  A new update is now live! Ancient Kingdoms is taking its first big step toward reaching players around the world. 🌎 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇯🇵 Japanese All skills and items have now been translated into these languages! More languages may be added in the future depending on the player base and sales in each country. 🌐 TRANSLATIONS All skills have been translated All items have been translated ⚔️ GAMEPLAY & BALANCE Adjusted stats for all NPCs Increased the cooldown of Valaark's Sundering Maw NPC services can no longer be used while in combat Mercenary Clerics will now stop moving when they need to perform a critical heal 🧙 NEW MERCENARIES Blazek Grimspark can now hire Dark Elf Mercenaries Ruknar Flamefang can now hire Fire Goblin Mercenaries Rhazek Drazhkar can now hire Drassar Mercenaries 🗺️ NEW CONTENT Added new Adventurers Quests Added a new Friendly Pet: Lava Burrower 🔥 Old Valorath development: 70% complete 🏰 🔧 FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS DPS / HPS Meter position is now saved Fixed a bug with buff power on active buffs after relogging Fixed a bug related to the DPS Meter and Unbound Rage Fixed the Scale Skin tooltip Fixed the Arcane Familiar buff tooltip Fixed the minimum required level for Spirit Walker Armor Fixed an issue that could occur when mercenaries tried to move behind bosses Fixed some monsters incorrectly using the player skill Enrage Thank you for your continued support! ❤️ Old Valorath is getting closer... ⚔️🏰
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• Announcements·22 Aug 2026Official

  Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.30.0 - Know Your Numbers

  A new update for Ancient Kingdoms is now live! Version v0.9.30.0 introduces the new DPS / HPS Meter, alongside several Ranger balance changes, combat improvements, bug fixes, and more progress on Old Valorath. 📊 DPS / HPS Meter A new DPS / HPS Meter has been added! You can show or hide the meter at any time by clicking the ... button in the Player Panel. 🏹 Ranger Balance ⚠️ Rangers may need to reset their skills in the Elven Village after this update. Winds of Forest is now based on % Max HP and is a self-only buff Replaced Elderwood Aegis with Steadfast Guard Scale Skin is now an Advanced skill Wild Roar is now a Tier 3 skill Virulent Slash now reduces damage dealt by enemies Decreased Critical Resist granted by Steadfast Guard ⚔️ Combat & Balance Reduced the stun duration scaling by level for many mob attacks Increased movement range for knockback skills Rogue: Reduced the cooldown of Deadly Strike Resurrection Effects now correctly protect you from mobs for 10 seconds (including see-invisibility mobs) 🔧 Fixes & Improvements Fixed pets not moving behind bosses / elites Fixed a visual bug with Dawnforged Gauntlets Fixed a bug where mercenaries were temporarily gaining more HP than intended when leveling up a VT Increased font size for Extended Target Readjusted the outline of the remaining-time text on buffs 🏰 Old Valorath — 60% Complete Development on Old Valorath continues, and the dungeon is now approximately 60% complete! We're getting closer to finishing this new high-level dungeon as we continue working towards the next Ancient Kingdoms release. Thanks for playing Ancient Kingdoms and for all your feedback and support!
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• Patch Notes·17 Aug 2026Official

  Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.29.0 - The Illusion Update

  This update introduces new Illusion Items, allowing you to temporarily transform into different races throughout the world of Ancient Kingdoms. Alongside this new feature, the update includes class balance changes for Ranger and Warrior, combat adjustments, quality-of-life improvements, item tweaks, bug fixes, and further progress on Old Valorath. ✨ New Illusion Items Added new Illusion Items that temporarily transform your character into a different race. Keep an eye out for these mysterious relics during your adventures! ⚔️ Class & Combat Balance Ranger — Wild Strike: Now gains +10% additional damage per skill level. Warrior — Enrage: Reworked into an active skill that increases damage by 33% at the cost of reduced HP. Caster Accuracy now affects the chance to cleanse a DoT counter. Reduced the stun chance of normal mob attacks. Adjusted DoT damage based on the number of remaining counters: 3 counters: 100% 2 counters: 80% → 85% 1 counter: 60% → 70% 💍 Items & Equipment Adjusted the stats of Wildshade Gloves. Adjusted the stats of Valaark's Purity Seal. Adjusted the stats of Elderscale Ring. Decreased the Accuracy granted by Sabretooth Meat. Fixed a text typo in Sabretooth Meat. Fixed an issue related to the Raccoon Whistle. 🔧 Improvements & Fixes Improved the key rebinding window. Fixed a rare issue that could cause mercenaries to become stuck. Changed buff timer colors for better readability. Updated the game to the latest engine version. 🏛️ Old Valorath — 50% Complete Development of Old Valorath continues, and the upcoming area has now reached 50% completion. Work continues on its environments, enemies, encounters, items, and secrets as we gradually bring this ancient location to life. Thank you for your continued support, feedback, and for playing Ancient Kingdoms!
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• Patch Notes·8 Aug 2026Official

  Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.28.1 Hotfix 🛠️

  * Fixed bug related with idZone of some new mobs * Fixed bug with human-like monsters not using correctly piercing weapons
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