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Content notice: This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: text-based violence.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A narrative-driven RPG where every dice roll shapes your fate. Step into the role of the Queen's Herald and traverse a mist-shrouded realm to uncover the fate of her lost army. Will your choices uphold loyalty, or lead you down a path of betrayal? The secrets of the mists await.
Adventure, Indie, RPG · More free games
Embark as the Queen's Herald in Herald of the Mists, an adventure that blends indie storytelling with RPG mechanics. Every choice you make will shape the fate of her lost army in this mist-shrouded realm.
About this game
Play as the Queen's Herald and immerse yourself in a text-based RPG full of choices and dice rolls. Interact with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own stories to tell and secrets to uncover. Navigate a web of alliances and rivalries as you forge relationships with factions and people throughout The Mists.
The Queen’s army is gone, and The Mists hold the answers. Embark on an adventure through a mist-shrouded world and uncover the secrets hidden behind it. Dive into the depths of intrigue and betrayal as you navigate a realm where nothing is as it seems.
Shape your destiny through your choices and actions. Become a cunning rogue, a masterful mage, a fearless warrior, or something uniquely your own. You are travelling all the time, so what you decide to carry with yourself is equally important. Your decisions will carve your path.
Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy adventure filled with intrigue
Customize your Herald with a classless system driven by your inventory
Meet dozens of unique NPCs to befriend, fight or betray
Shape the narrative with meaningful choices and branching storylines
Unearth the truth behind the Queen’s missing army—no matter the cost
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Demo 1.2 Update: New Save System!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45022759/a961cf2a5afd570f72e86f4fa0023035c5943df5.png Hey everyone, I’ve received a lot of great suggestions for the game, and many of them were about the save system—something I had been wanting to refine as well. Previously, the game allowed you to save almost anytime, but I realized this didn’t really serve the core experience I wanted to create. To introduce more layers of risk management, I’ve made some changes. From now on, there are three ways to save your progress: Manual Save: Requires one *Ink Bottle*. You start with five and can buy more for four coins each. Resting: Save by setting up camp or staying at an inn. Prayer: Save by praying at an altar of the Ascendent or the Queen. The demo includes only one altar, but the full game will feature several across the map. However, if you’ve turned your back on the Sacred Family, don’t expect their blessings. The game will also autosave at key points. Other Changes Fixed a bug where spells could be cast from dialogue options without being trained in the magic circle. Item descriptions are now visible while buying and selling backpack items. Overwriting a save now correctly updates the save file name. Fixed the camping bug—setting up camp now works as intended. Camping now requires a bedroll in your backpack. Slightly increased combat difficulty. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas with me! More improvements are on the way!Read full article on Community Announcements (FromNiki)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Ver 1.1 Update
Hey everyone, Thank you very much for playing the demo and sharing your feedback! Your support means a lot. Here’s what’s new in this version: - Fixed an issue where the “Finish” button in the character creation screen would load the next scene multiple times. - Added more explanations for attributes and their effects in the character creation screen. - Fixed various grammar and spelling errors. - Removed Spellbook of Summon Lockpick and Spellbook of Light from character creation. - Even more grammar and spelling fixes. - Added tooltips in Mountain Pass and Fork to better explain dice rolls, combat mechanics, and backpack items. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45022759/e13457fa3cf2fb9065e7709692ff0f0d902bbe93.jpg More updates are on the way! In the meantime, serve your Queen and enjoy your journey through The Mists.Read full article on Community Announcements (FromNiki)AnnouncementsOfficial
Herald of the Mists Demo Out!
🚨 Herald of the Mists demo is finally here! If you're up for a mysterious adventure in a mist-shrouded world, dive in this weekend—and don’t forget to leave a review on Steam! Your feedback means a lot. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3444470/Herald_of_the_Mists_Demo/Read full article on Community Announcements (FromNiki)
