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Covyne Entertainment, The Kids From Yesterday · Published by Covyne Entertainment · Official site ↗
Positive — 82% positive (17 reviews) · 27 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Dolven is a narrative-driven tactical RPG where combat blends party-based skills with poker-style card combos. Command your mercenaries in grid-based battles against the dungeon master and his horde of the undead. Choices matter as you unravel the mystery of the necromancers curse.
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Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Command your mercenaries through Dolven’s dungeons, making tough choices that shape your adventure as you unravel the necromancer’s curse. A narrative-driven tactical RPG where every move counts.
About this game
Dolven is a narrative-driven tactical RPG where combat fuses party-based skills with poker-style card combos and deckbuilding.
In this dark fantasy world, you command a band of mercenaries against the Dungeon Master who rules each cursed dungeon. Battles unfold on a grid-based battlefield where positioning, timing, and strategy are as important as the hand of fate you hold.
A First-of-Its-Kind Combat System
At the heart of Dolven lies a unique blend of classic RPG combat and poker-inspired deckbuilding.
Your mercenaries wield swords, bows, and spells through traditional RPG abilities with additional buffs coming from the cards in your hand.
Form poker-style combinations called a 'Rune Combo' such as pairs, straights, and flushes to earn extra mana with which to unlock more cards, empowering your party to turn the tide of battle. Every duel is more than a clash of steel—it’s a contest against the Dungeon Master himself, with you as his opponent, that's two dungeon masters facing off.
A Dark Fantasy Journey
Dolven is more than a dungeon crawl. It is a battle against the Dungeon Master, a struggle against fate, and a journey into the heart of a dark fantasy curse in the search for a missing girl.
In the Stronghold, the werewolf Witherfang hides a chilling secret...and a missing child.
In the Freewood Forest, twisted fairytale creatures obey the cruel will of Atrisia Ven.
In the icy peaks, you’ll face Drulk the Ogre and his band of brutish misfits—watch out, he’s hungering for fresh meat.
And if you survive these trials, your path will lead you to Yongul, a figure cloaked in power and secrets. He is not what he seems—and when his truth is revealed, you must decide what fate awaits Dolven.
Will you break the curse, or be consumed by it?
Will you find the girl—or lose her to the darkness?
Will you honor your oath—or betray it for a greater cause?
The choice will be yours.
Choices That Shape Fate
With six distinct endings—and a final, hidden reckoning only the bold will uncover—Dolven is a tale of loyalty and betrayal, of curses and crowns, and of the impossible choices that decide whether darkness endures… or is finally broken.
Deckbuilding & Strategy
Players construct a deck made up of two main card types:
Mercenary Cards – Summon warriors, rogues, and mages to the battlefield.
Spell Cards – Cast magical effects, buffs, debuffs, or alter the battlefield itself.
Each card belongs to one of three archetypes—Strength (Red), Dexterity (Green), or Intelligence (Blue).
Arrange Mercenary cards on the Pillars to form hands like pairs, flushes, or straight flushes. The in-game Compendium lists every possible combo and the rewards they bring.
As you battle through Dolven’s maze of dungeons, you’ll customize your deck and collect gear to prepare for deadlier enemies ahead.
Key Features
Tactical RPG Combat – Command your party on a grid-based battlefield, combining movement, positioning, and class abilities.
Poker-Style Card Combos – Form hands like pairs, straights, and flushes to unleash explosive effects.
Dungeon Master Duels – Each dungeon is ruled by a powerful Dungeon Master who fights back, shaping the battlefield against you.
Dark Fantasy Narrative – Unravel the necromancer’s curse through quests steeped in lore, prophecy, and choice-driven outcomes.
Party Customization – Build your deck, recruit mercenaries across three archetypes, and tailor your strategy to the enemies ahead.
The Dungeon Master invites you to a Dual, the Quest Begins Now! Who will stand?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6300
- Graphics: 8 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
DOLVEN SUPERSALE
Thanks for Joining Us on the Journey Through Dolven...To everyone who has played Dolven, left a review, shared feedback, or supported our small studio over the past year...Thank you. We are putting the game on a SUPERSALE for 1 month, so to those who have been waiting for a bargain, now is the time. It will be a crazy 85% for the month of July. While we'll continue supporting Dolven, we've also been hard at work on something very different.Introducing X300Our next game, X300, is a first-person psychological survival horror experience inspired by Australia's Cold War history. Set deep beneath the Australian outback in a forgotten underground facility, you'll search for your missing brother while uncovering decades of disturbing experiments, impossible time anomalies, and an institution that seems to be watching your every move.Unlike Dolven's strategic fantasy combat, X300 focuses on slow-burning tension, exploration, survival, environmental storytelling, puzzles, and psychological horror that we hope will stay with you long after you've stopped playing.If you enjoy atmospheric horror games that reward curiosity and immerse you in unsettling worlds, we invite you to take a look.👉 Wishlist X300 on Steam today and follow its development.Your support on Dolven helped make this next project possible, and we can't wait to share more with you in the months ahead.Thank you once again for being part of the Covyne Entertainment community.— The Covyne Entertainment TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Covyne)Patch NotesOfficial
# Release Notes - Version 1.1.1
**Release Date:** January 5, 2026 **TL;DR** - Introduced cloud save functionality for cross-platform progress synchronization. - Added comprehensive testing for Steam features and various bug fixes. ## What's New ### Cloud Save System - Implemented full cloud save support using Epic Online Services (EOS) for seamless progress synchronization across platforms. - Added metadata tracking for autosaves and manual slots, enabling better save management. - Integrated cloud saves into the game scene with automatic syncing of save slots and deletes. - Added platform-agnostic EOS package for consistent network functionality. ### CADET Integration - Integrated CADET (Cross-platform Automated Deployment and Execution Tool) into the Dolven source code. - CADET is a cross-platform build and deployment tool for game developers that provides a unified, intuitive interface automating the entire build, packaging, and publishing pipeline across multiple platforms. - This integration removes manual steps that make releases slow and error-prone, streamlining the development workflow. ### Steam Features - Added comprehensive Steam tests to ensure reliable functionality. - Implemented Steam avatar icons for leaderboard displays. - Enhanced Steam leaderboard integration with player position tracking. - Added Steam license checker for proper entitlement verification. ## Quality of Life Improvements - Refactored player name handling and network platform services. - Improved build scripts with environment variable management. - Added metadata updates when loading games for better save state tracking. ## Bug Fixes - Fixed owner component issues in save systems. - Addressed various edge cases in save slot synchronization. - Fixed issues with quick play functionality and UI toggles. ## Testing & Stability - Added extensive test coverage for cloud save operations. - Implemented regression tests for save metadata and slot management. - Enhanced testing framework for Steam-related features. - Impr...Read full article on Community Announcements (Covyne)Patch NotesOfficial
Release Notes - Version 1.1
**Release Date:** November 14, 2025 **TL;DR** - Brand-new save slot system. - New game, continue, and loadout flows now protect progress and streamline party management. - Updated splash branding, fonts, and localization coverage alongside key bug fixes and tests. ## What's New ### New Save Slot System - Introduced a brand-new manual save slot system on the title screen, letting you create, browse, and load multiple saves alongside the current auto-save. - Added a fully localized `Save Slots` menu with dedicated save/load dialogs, allowing you to browse every manual slot and the current auto-save in one place. - Each save entry now shows party composition, dungeon theme, score, completed rooms, and timestamp so you always know exactly where a run left off. - The title screen now spawns a live preview of your last party. ### Smarter New Game & Continue Flow - `New Game` detects when the current run has not been moved into a slot and prompts you to convert the auto-save before wiping progress, preventing accidental loss. - New `Save Slots` access on the title screen respects license restrictions but remains available whenever manual saves exist. - Save deletion and overwrite prompts now use reusable confirmation dialogs across all supported languages. ### Loadout Character Management - The Loadout UI lets you either load existing heroes from your auto-save or generate a fresh roster, making it faster to jump back into a run or try a new party. - Added class availability icons and improved slot handling so you can see which archetypes are already in use while recruiting. ### Presentation & Localization - Updated the TKFY splash screen to the latest branding and removed the default Unity splash for a cleaner startup. - Expanded SDF font atlases and localization strings for the new save/load experience across English, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese. ## Quality of Life Improvements - Serialization now tracks save metadata and exposes APIs to copy auto-sa...Read full article on Community Announcements (dolvengame)Patch NotesOfficial
# Release Notes - Version 1.0.19
## What's New ### Enhanced Chinese Language Support 🇨🇳 We've significantly improved the experience for our Chinese-speaking players: - **Localized Game Logo:** The Dolven logo now displays in a Chinese-appropriate style when playing in Chinese, providing a more authentic and immersive experience - **Improved Font Rendering:** Better Chinese character display throughout the game for smoother reading - **Complete UI Translation:** All menus and interface elements now fully support Chinese language ### Better Localization Across All Languages We've enhanced how the game handles different languages to ensure every player gets the best experience in their preferred language: - **Dynamic UI Elements:** Game logos and images now automatically adapt based on your selected language - **Improved Text Display:** Better font fallback system ensures all text displays correctly, regardless of language - **Enhanced Menu Translations:** Updated and refined translations across all supported languages (English, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese) ### UI Polish - **Loadout Screen:** Visual improvements to the loadout grid for better clarity - **Score Display:** Enhanced score panels with better localization support - **Leaderboards:** Improved leaderboard display to accommodate different languages ## Balance Changes ### Mage - **Fireball Damage Increased:** The Mage's Fireball base damage has been buffed from 20 to 35, making it significantly more powerful in combat! ## Bug Fixes ### Gameplay Fixes - **Card Purchasing:** Fixed an issue where rapidly clicking the buy card button could cause cards in your hand to overlap incorrectly. Your card hand will now stay properly organized no matter how quickly you shop! ### Achievement Fixes - **Leaderboard Achievements:** Fixed and retroactively awarded leaderboard position achievements. If you've already reached the top of a leaderboard, you'll now properly receive achievements for all the lower positions too. This fix applies a...Read full article on Community Announcements (dolvengame)Patch NotesOfficial
🇩🇪 Dolven now playable in German!
Good news, adventurers! Dolven is now fully available in German! This includes all in-game texts, menus, tooltips, and story content – so you can enjoy the world of Dolven even more. We would like to sincerely thank our growing community in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing this adventure with you.If you have feedback on the translation, feel free to share it with us through the community hubs – we are listening!See you soon in the fight for Dolven! Your Dolven TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (dolvengame)
