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The Shrouded Parchments

X, The Blue Olive · Published by Ember Games Studio

3 user reviews — 67% positive (3 reviews)

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

Our game aims to offer a more casual RPG experience brimming with quests, combat, crafting and more. Our goal is to ensure it's effortless to pick up and play. Complete quests according to your preferences – whether through combat, dialogue, evasion, or even by hiring someone to handle the task

Early AccessDJCTQ 14

£4.29

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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £4.29 · Highest: £4.2911 Oct 2026

Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access · 2023 · More under £5 games

Embark on a journey of discovery and danger in The Shrouded Parchments. Choose your path through combat, dialogue, or stealth as you unravel the mysteries of this early access adventure.

About this game

Arise, lowly foreigner, and embark on an epic quest! Unravel the mysteries of this fantasy world, slay the monster that threatens to crumble it, and save it from its own destruction. Or, if you're feeling more ambitious, profit from its collapse.

In this vast and wondrous land, you can be anything you dream of. A humble farmer, a wealthy trader, a brave soldier, a skilled craftsman, a powerful mage, a cunning thief, a fearsome bandit, or even a mighty lord.

The choice is yours. But whatever path you choose, know that your journey will be fraught with danger and excitement. You will face fearsome monsters, cunning villains, and treacherous quests. But if you are brave and resourceful, you will overcome all challenges and achieve greatness.

Will you become a farmer, tilling the land and providing food for your community? Or will you become a trader, traveling the world and bringing goods to those who need them? Perhaps you will become a soldier, fighting for your country and protecting your people? Or maybe you will become a craftsman, creating objects of beauty and utility?

The possibilities are endless. The only limit is your imagination. So what are you waiting for? Start your epic adventure today!


PS: As this is an Early Access > there are currently Quests, Locations & Combat, with more features planned to be added in the coming months.
Current set of developed features (more will be added here as they are completed):
- Quests (fetch / kill / talk)
- Shopping (Weapons, Armors & Abilities)
- Player Character Traits (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma)
- Combat (melee, ranged & magic weapons)
- Crafting (Potions, Weapons, Armor)

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10/11
  • Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Quests Unleashed & Dungeon Arena Rising

    Prepare for the dungeons! 🏰 While we've been toiling away on these epic adventures, they're still under wraps for a grand reveal when they're truly ready for action! Stay tuned! This week, our team has been on fire, expanding the quest framework and crafting a formidable dungeon arena for you to conquer! 🔥🏹🏰 Updates: Extra Quests: Added new quests to enhance your gaming experience. Player Mini Info: Fixed the two-digit level display issue (minimized player info panel). Dungeon Level Spawner & Manager: Introduced systems to handle dungeon level spawning. Dungeon Levels & Nav Meshes: Added dungeon levels and their respective navigation meshes. Dungeon Level Enemy Spawners: Initial draft of enemy spawners for dungeon levels. Base Dungeon Level Prefabs: Included foundational prefabs for dungeon levels. Unity AI Navigation: Integrated navigation meshes for all current dungeon levels. Fixes: Level 10 Healing: Players no longer receive healing after reaching level 10. Steel Gloves Icon: Corrected the icon for steel gloves.
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Performance Boost & Food Economy

    Updates: Improved Targeting: Enjoy a significant performance boost with optimized enemy targeting. (this was causing most of the lag in the wilds & cave area) Spear Hit Sound: We've revamped the hit sound for spears to make your combat experience more immersive. Sell Food Items: Sell all your food items, including fruit and vegetable dishes, to the vendors. Action Bar Hotkeys: Now, you can see the hotkey numbers for each slot in your action bar for improved gameplay. Main Menu Tooltips: We've added missing button tooltips to the main menu, making navigation smoother. Ambient Audio Framework: While there's no ambient audio yet, we've laid the groundwork for immersive soundscapes. Patrol Path Optimization: Default behavior for patrol paths has been improved, with minimal impact on gameplay. Code Cleanup: We've tidied up the code for a more polished gaming experience. Fixes: Treasure Chest Fixes: We've resolved errors related to treasure chests for seamless loot collection. Highlight Fixes: Various fixes, including treasure chest highlight text and healing well highlight size adjustments. Lighting Enhancement: A minor light fix in the cave for improved visuals.
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    The Shrouded Parchments - Limited Time Discount!

    Explore the rich, enchanting world of The Shrouded Parchments like never before. For a limited time, we're offering a special discount on this epic RPG adventure. Immerse yourself in a captivating storyline, battle formidable foes, and unlock the secrets of a forgotten realm. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the RPG genre, The Shrouded Parchments offers a captivating experience for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey. For our existing players, here are a few useful links: Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550251312541 YouTube Channel We're excited to announce the launch of our official YouTube channel! Stay updated with all things Shrouded Parchments by subscribing to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@XGamesProductions-News Roadmap For a detailed look at the future of The Shrouded Parchments, check out our roadmap here: https://trello.com/b/5db7WbGu/the-shrouded-parchments-roadmap Join the Community! We value your feedback! Join our community on Steam to express your thoughts and ideas about the game. We encourage you to participate in discussions, share your experiences, and help shape the world of The Shrouded Parchments. Visit our discussions page here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2528650/discussions/ Grab your copy now and start your adventure today! Join us in making The Shrouded Parchments incredible!
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Small Update - bugfixes

    Fixed all outstanding issues found. Updates: Player Stash Fix: Your player stash is now accessible again after we resolved a bug that was causing it to be inaccessible. Streamlined Coin Value Display: Say goodbye to unnecessary decimal points (.00) in the coin value UI for a cleaner look. Bridge Navigation Mesh Fix: We've also fixed the bridge navigation mesh, allowing players to reach the academy courtyard without any issues. Wilds & Ghost Village Navigation Update: Navigation in the wilds and ghost village has been improved for a smoother gaming experience. Area Load Error Fix: We've fixed problems related to area loading to ensure a more stable and enjoyable adventure.
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Discover New Adventures!

    Join us for an epic gaming adventure with this week's update! Explore new quests, meet new NPCs, hire combat followers, and enjoy everything this exciting update has to offer. Your support fuels our passion! New Additions: Game Statistics Panel: A work-in-progress game statistics panel has been added - you can access it in-game from the Pause Menu > Statistics Fisherman NPC in Starhaven: Encounter the new Fisherman NPC in Starhaven. Academy Exterior Welcome Message: Experience an improved welcome message at the academy exterior. Academy Interior Updates: Discover enhancements and improvements within the academy interior. Academy Exterior Visuals and Navigation: The academy exterior receives visual updates and improved navigation. Shop Minimap Icons: Shop minimap icons are now shop-type specific, providing clearer information. Hire Combat Followers: Hire combat followers from the Drill Sergeant in Starhaven. Updates: Time Stop During Conversations: Enjoy a more immersive dialogue experience with time-stop during conversations. Highlight Text Improvement: Highlight text is now presented in a floating text format. Captain of the Guards Quests: Explore new quests with the Captain of the Guards. Area Cleanup in Starhaven and Wilds: Enjoy a more polished and clutter-free environment in Starhaven and the Wilds. Prefabricated Healing Well: The healing well is now prefabricated, improving development speed. Starhaven NPC Cleanup: NPCs in Starhaven have undergone cleanup and optimization. Auto Attack Key Change: The auto-attack key has been changed to "E" for improved gameplay. Fixes: Shop Icon Color Fix: Corrected the color of shop icons for improved visibility. Quest Giver Exclamation Icons: Quest givers now hide their exclamation mark icons when they have no more quests. Rare Fighter Error Fix: Resolved a rare error affecting fighter characters in the game. Healing Well Timer Fix: Fixed the issue where the healing well's timer would reset upon changing areas. Quest Giver M...
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