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LA2079 · Published by Keyan Group Inc · Official site ↗
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
Join Enkidu on his retro-inspired, fast-paced action RPG quest! This era-spanning adventure will test your reflexes, strategic thinking, build crafting, and resolve as you battle waves of increasingly difficult armies. Defy fate and protect the Eternal Lotus, or watch the world wilt and wither!
Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access · More free games
Embark on an era-spanning journey as Enkidu, facing increasingly tough armies while mastering build crafting. Test your reflexes and strategic thinking in this fast-paced indie game.
About this game
Trials of Enkidu
Die. Learn. Adapt. DOMINATE.
Tasked with retrieving the Eternal Lotus for his king and dear friend, Gilgamesh, join the fearless warrior Enkidu as he finds himself displaced in time, inadvertently bonded to the very power he swore to deliver to the king.
In The Trials of Enkidu, you will need to learn your foes strengths and weaknesses, and discover powerful counters if you are to prevail and return to your own time, while also uncovering the mysteries of the Eternal Lotus.
Trials of Enkidu combines fast-paced combat, build-crafting, and strategic planning in a top-down, 2D pixel-art world filled with gothic steampunk influences. Experience vast, haunting environments, from ancient ruins to twisted forests, while mastering unique skills, weaponry, and alliances to overcome the trials before you.
Key Features:
• Dynamic Combat System: Engage in intense, tactical combat that rewards skill and strategy. Master a wide array of weapons and abilities to exploit enemy strengths and weaknesses as you face mythological creatures, enemy factions, and even your closest allies.
• Recruit companions to fight alongside you as you traverse a world filled with myth, villains, and legends, shaping your destiny and that of the Eternal Lotus. Companions can also harness the power of the Lotus, allowing you to increase their power and effectiveness in combat.
• Factions & Politics: Join or oppose powerful factions like the Kin of Ki, the Domen Shogunate, or the fanatical Agni Covenant. Aligning with the various factions open up even more strategic options as you overcome the challenges of the Land of Expanse.
• Develop Bonds With A Complex Cast of Characters: Form bonds with your companions and others you meet along your journey. Increasing your relationships may reward you with unique Gear, Lotus Shards, and abilities.
• Character Customization: Customize Enkidu’s abilities and equipment to suit your playstyle. Will you embrace raw power, or focus on cunning strategy?
• Dramatic Aesthetic: Dive into a visually stunning world influenced by classical, gothic, steampunk, and futuristic styles, with atmospheric 2D pixel art that brings the game’s unique settings and characters to life.
The Trials Await: Cross deserts, scale mountains, and descend into the heart of darkness as you face trials that will push you beyond your limits.
Will you emerge victorious, or be consumed by the myth?
Are you ready to face the Trials of Enkidu?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD Athlon X4 860K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 5500 XT
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest Patch Notes: 04/05/2026
Hello, Everyone! I know it's been a bit since our last update, but we've been heads down updating the playtest build with a lot of improvements to game feel, game balance, and Boss behavior in particular! Below, you'll find our latest update, with more updates to come in the weeks ahead! Please let us know what you think of the latest changes, and we can't wait to hear from you, and to continue to polish and refine The Trials of Enkidu! Key Highlights:· Enemy Spawner adjustments· Further Boss Behavior adjustments· Gear Cost adjustments Bug Fixes:· Background Music track no longer restarts after a few waves of enemies· Enemy spawner properly spawning ALL intended enemies (including Elite enemies)· For stages with narrower corridors, the player can no longer spawn in tight spaces· Boss spawns appropriately at the 7 minute mark, and not before Balance Adjustments and Misc. Improvements:· Boss HP and Damage has been adjusted· Gear Costs have been adjusted for smoother progression· Enemy HP and DMG values have been adjusted for better flow during a run· All Common Kin of Ki Gear and Accessories now have 1 Lotus Shard available by default· Level Up curve slightly adjusted for better level up flow/pacing· Enemy spawn numbers have been updated for better balancing/intensity scaling· Updated Weapon Lotus Shard upgrade descriptions for better clarity· Increased Game Camera distance for better visibility· Increased Enkidu's player Vision to accommodate game camera updates· Added a particle trail to the Glaive Weapon for better visibility· Removed the "Enemy Hit Stun" effect for all weapons· Increased Knockback Effect for Active Abilities· Kragor Boss Behavior has been improved (currently still WIP pending polish and balance pass)· Lioness Shaman Boss Behavior has been improved (currently still WIP pending polish and balance pass)· Minotaur Boss Behavior has been improved (currently still WIP pending polish and balance pass)· Beholder Demon Boss Behavior has been improved (curr...Read full article on Community Announcements (Figboy)Patch NotesOfficial
02/03/2026: The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest Patch Notes
Hello, again, everyone! It's Tuesday, so time for another Alpha Playtest Update! We've been listening to your feedback as we work to further refine the gameplay experience for you all, and implement our planned features and polish! Full patch notes below, and as always, I can't thank you all enough for your participation in the playtest! It's been a truly invaluable experience, and we are beyond grateful! Til next time! Stefano The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest Patch Notes: 02/03/2026 Key Highlights:· Stage Difficulty adjustments for Stages 2 and 3· Enemy AI updates for Gorilla Drummer, Leopard Ravager, and Alpha Wolf· Weapon Upgrade balance adjustments for all weapons Bug Fixes:· “Action Unavailable” prompt displays properly in the Player and Lotus Shard tabs· “Interact” prompt no longer overlaps the Stage Select screen when selecting a stage· Health Increase level up upgrade now restores some health as intended· Tooltip when comparing Gear/Lotus shards no longer displays debug text in the “Shard Effects” field. Balance Adjustments:· Weapon upgrade damage reduced for better balancing on all weapons· Difficulty tuning for Stages 2 and 3 for increased challenge· Gorilla Drummer, Leopard Ravager, and Alpha Wolf enemies have had adjustments made to their AI for greater challenge· Work in Progress adjustments made to Kragor’s Boss AIShard Drops and Chest drops have been updated to improve balanceRead full article on Community Announcements (Figboy)Patch NotesOfficial
The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest Patch Notes: 01/27/2026
Hello, everyone! It's Tuesday, which means another patch for The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest. This is a smaller patch that addresses a few things and improves game feel. Full patch notes below: Key Highlights:· Enemy Spawner improvements· Kragor Claw Slash attack hitboxes adjusted for balance Bug Fixes: * “Action Unavailable” Prompt now appears correctly during runs when trying to Buy/Sell items from the Blacksmith Shop. Balance Adjustments:· Kragor Claw Slash hit box reduced to eliminate “phantom hits”· Additional Enemy spawner adjustments for better combat flow/pacing· Shard Slot adjustments for Ravager’s Trailguard Leg Gear· Gear and Lotus Shards can only be equipped at the Nexus Hub We're continuing to polish, bug fix, and refine The Trials of Enkidu, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on these latest changes to the game! Til next time! Stefano - Co-Founder/CEO/Lead Game Designer, LA2079 StudiosRead full article on Community Announcements (Figboy)Patch NotesOfficial
Alpha Playtest Patch Notes: 01/23/2026
Hello, everyone! Here are the full Patch Notes for our first update to the Alpha Playtest! PATCH NOTES: 01/23/2026 Key Highlights:Enemy hitbox and touch damage improvementsEnemy spawn rates adjusted for flowNew weapon, Lotus Phalanx added Bug Fixes:Enkidu can no longer dash out of the map when a menu is open.Coin duplication glitch has been addressed.Incorrect positioning of info tooltips on Gear in the Blacksmith Shop has been addressed.Boss Health Bar has been repositioned for better visibility.Playtest patch updates will no longer require Save deletion.Balance Adjustments:Enemy attack hit boxes have been resized to eliminate “Phantom Hits.”Enemy touch damage has been reduced.Increased damage increase of “Bristleback Maul” right-handed Gear by +2.Enemy spawn rates have been adjusted for better pacing/flow during a run.Rerolling Level Up upgrade options is now limited to 3 rolls as intended.Equipping Gear and Lotus Shards is now limited to the Nexus Hub.Buying/Selling Gear and Lotus Shards can now only be done when in the Nexus Hub, and is no longer available during a stage run.QoL Adjustments:“Gear” tab has been renamed to “Lotus Shards” to better reflect its purpose. The Lotus Shard tab is where obtained Lotus Shards can be slotted into Gear with available Shard Slots.“Orbs of Protection 2” has been renamed to “Orbs of Annihilation” to eliminate confusion. It also now destroys projectiles, and applies the CORRODE status effect to enemies on contact.“Interact” prompt has been implemented when Enkidu is near NPCs/Objects/World Portals that can be interacted with.Gear/Lotus Shards info tooltips are now enabled by default when highlighted in the Player Tab, Lotus Shard Tab, and Blacksmith Shop. Pressing the Info button will close the tooltip.Confirmation prompts for equipping Gear in the Player Tab, and for slotting/unslotting Lotus Shards in the Lotus Shard Tab have been added.We hope you enjoy the latest updates, and we will have another update with further improve...Read full article on Community Announcements (Figboy)AnnouncementsOfficial
ALPHA PLAYTEST AVAILABLE NOW!
Hello everyone! I’m Stefano Terry, Co-Founder/CEO/Lead Game Designer at LA2079 Studios, and we’re beyond excited to announce that The Trials of Enkidu Alpha Playtest is LIVE on Steam!Starting today, you can download and play the demo and experience The Trials for yourself.This playtest is a work-in-progress build, so you may encounter bugs and missing features — and that’s the point: we want your feedback to help us tighten and improve the game before Early Access.What we want feedback onCombat feel & pacing • Controls • Difficulty & balance • Enemy behavior Gear + Lotus Shards buildcrafting • Companion system • Progression flowWhat’s included in the playtest:World 1: Stages 1–3Companion: Kragor (recruit him by talking to him in the Nexus Hub)20+ weapons available (we want you experimenting!)Gear + Lotus Shards drops to test buildcraftingBlacksmith Shop (buy/sell Gear + Shards)Streamlined progression / objectives (1 objective per stage for the playtest)What’s NOT included:Story content (this test is focused on gameplay and systems)Join us on Discord!We’d love to hear your thoughts in the dedicated alpha playtest feedback channels: Join Discord → say you’re a playtest player in #welcome and we’ll get you set up! Discord:https://discord.gg/FnCbXbGEThank you all so much for supporting The Trials of Enkidu! We can’t wait to hear what you think!See you all in The Trials! StefanoSteam Page: Lady Akira Takamura of the Takamura ClanRead full article on Community Announcements (Figboy)
