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Bart Alluyn · Published by Lessis Games
5 user reviews — 40% positive (5 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Traverse the nightmare realm of Aereal in this horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder. Collect new cards and items, build your deck, and gather the nine Runes of Aereal as you search for immortality.
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Indie, Strategy · 2024 · More under £5 games
Embark on a perilous journey through Aereal's nightmare realm in this 2024 indie strategy game. As you gather the nine Runes of Aereal, craft your deck, and face endless threats, shape your path to eternal life.
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About the Game
Runes of Aereal is a fast-paced, horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder set in the shadowy lands of Aereal. Build your deck, and blitz through enemies with a combination of combo-centric cards and items as you explore the land in search of the Runes of Immortality.
Deckbuilder Meets an RPG
Runes of Aereal combines deckbuilding and RPG elements- allowing players to choose from 6 characters with unique traits and abilities, making every playthrough immersive and unique.
Adventure Across the World of Aereal
Explore the vast world of Aereal, visiting towns, unique locations and terrifying monstrosities- experiencing unique and rare events that mean no two runs are the same.
Unlock New Combinations & Grow Your Power
Collect new cards and magical items by slaying monsters, trading in cities, or, even, through Runes of Aereal’s crafting system - transmuting mundane treasure into powerful scrolls.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 11
- Processor: 4.0 Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 Gb Video Card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Fullscreen patch
Fixed issue with full screen modeRead full article on Community Announcements (Lessis)Patch NotesOfficial
Runtime patch
runtime patch to prevent unwanted stalls at game startRead full article on Community Announcements (Lessis)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch notes 1.0.2.
- Loot descriptions now show below the loot instead of a hint (community feedback) - Drastically reduced memory size - Use optimized graphics format - Reduced anti aliasing - In the map, when backtracking, don't show dialog, but just update the points on the map (community feedback)Read full article on Community Announcements (Lessis)Patch NotesOfficial
Zero day patches and improvements
- New runtime that should reduce lag and fix fullscreen issues (community feedback) - Agression card now functioning correctly - Minor issue on the options screen - Previewing artifacts, issue with text - Resized cards & artifacts in inventory screen (community feedback) - Hints take longer to disappear (community feedback) - Made cards in upgrade screen bigger (community feedback)Read full article on Community Announcements (Lessis)Patch NotesOfficial
Release notes version 0.1.21
0.1.21 - Effect for savage bite - Tweaking of collectable descriptions - The first points on a map, away from the starting point is always a battle - Bugfixes & modifications to the chalice card - Decreased chance of getting coins as loot - Aelfrin now starts with the Purple Feather artifact - Bugfix with blind creatures trying to hit the sidekick - Incorporated healing of creatures as spells - Enforce that battles are more forced than optional - Bugfix in inventory management - Relocation of the innate icon when managing the cards - Bugfix with artifacts in the shop - Bugfix with sidekick kill - Added sound for blind ability - Fixed bug with creature healing effect - Cursed and Cloaked are less overpowered - Bugfix with pick up rune not being the one shown in the overview - Maximum 5 runes per island are possible - Option to have faster battle animations - Medium difficulty is a bit less difficult. Hard stays hard. - Tooltips are more responsive - Marked by faith achievement - Bloodstained saviour achievement - Ruinbringer achievementRead full article on Community Announcements (Lessis)
