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Sandpenguin · Published by Sandpenguin · Official site ↗
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
On his first day as an archive intern, Tim unseals an ancient world-ending conqueror and is fired on the spot. Now he has to save the world. A fully voiced point-and-click comedy.
Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Explore ancient ruins and solve puzzles as Tim, an archive intern who accidentally releases a world-ending conqueror. Laugh along with the fully voiced comedy from developer Sandpenguin.
About this game
On His First Day...
Tim opened the one book in the archive he had been told not to stay away from, and let out Kaelvorn, an ancient conqueror who had spent the better part of a thousand years sealed inside it. His manager fired him before lunch. The world started ending shortly after.
He is not a hero. He has no plan and no relevant qualifications. But the only thing that can put Kaelvorn back is an old relic that shattered into three pieces long ago, and those pieces are scattered across a world Tim had no intention of visiting.
The World
You know how it is, full of institutions doing their jobs badly, doomsday cults, a crumbling gladiatorial arena, a thieves' guild staffed entirely by rodents. Forbidden archives, a forgotten cathedral, and the Abyssal Depths, full of goblins and undead folk. Tim has to get through all of it, mostly by talking and solving puzzles.
What it plays like
A classic point and click adventure, built on exploring, talking to people, and working out what goes where. The puzzles reward attention and a sideways kind of thinking. No moon logic, no pixel hunting, no deaths, no fail states. If you get stuck, you already have what you need. You just haven't looked at it the right way yet.
Every line is fully voiced, even if they are just saying something silly.
Play the first chapter, free
Act I is on Steam right now, free, start to finish. It covers the archive, the first day, the mistake, and the moment everything stops being ordinary. If you want to find out whether the writing and the puzzles are for you, that is the place to do it.
Made by one person
Hi, I'm Pablo. I'm a solo developer and a professional game designer, and Broken Relic is the adventure I always wanted to play and could never quite find. Every puzzle, every line, and every pixel is made by hand. If classic adventures ever felt like home to you, add it to your wishlist. I'll let you know the moment it's ready.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 version 21H1
- Processor: AMD FX-4300 or equivalent | Intel Core i3-3240 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 or equivalent | GeForce GT 640 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 version 21H1
- Processor: AMD FX-4300 or equivalent | Intel Core i3-3240 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 or equivalent | GeForce GT 640 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
We made it! Broken Relic has reached it's funding goal!
Hi everyone! I can’t believe I’m writing this already, Broken Relic has officially reached 100% of its funding goal!With still 18 days to go, with your incredible support, this little passion project has gone from a dream on my desk to a fully funded adventure game. Thank you so, so much to every single backer who pledged, shared the campaign, played the demo, and spread the word. I’m truly humbled by the response and excited to bring Broken Relic to life with all the care it deserves.What happens now?Stretch goals ahead: Funding doesn’t stop here. Every pound over the base goal helps improve the game, from professional voice acting to music and localisation.Community power: Sharing the campaign with fellow adventure game fans is still the best way to keep momentum going.Join the Discord!: If you haven't already, you can join the Discord hereThis is only the beginning of the journey, and I’m thrilled to have you all on board. Let’s keep the adventure rolling and see how far we can take it together.From the bottom of my heart: thank you! -Pablo (Sandpenguin)Read full article on Community Announcements (sandpenguin)Press Coverage
Check out the fantasy comedy point and click adventure Broken Relic
Fans of classic point and click adventures will want to check out Broken Relic, a fully voiced fantasy comedy adventure from a solo developer. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/check-out-the-fantasy-comedy-point-and-click-adventure-broken-relic/Read full article on GamingOnLinuxAnnouncementsOfficial
Back Broken Relic on Kickstarter!
Hey everyone!Today the Broken Relic Kickstarter is live! If you’ve enjoyed the demo or you’re excited about a new pixel-art point-and-click, this is the moment to jump in and back the campaign!What you’ll find on the Kickstarter:-Digital editions for day-one players - Retro big-box options for collectors - Limited NPC cameos for superfans Your support on day one has a huge impact on momentum and visibility! Thank you for backing, sharing, and helping bring this adventure to life!Back Broken Relic on Kickstarter → https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/broken-relic/broken-relicRead full article on Community Announcements (sandpenguin)AnnouncementsOfficial
Kickstarter pre-launch page is now LIVE!
The Kickstarter pre-launch page for Broken Relic is now live! Click “Notify me” so we can all help an intern clean up the ancient curse he accidentally unleashed. ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/broken-relic/broken-relic Feel free to share the news with all your friends and family! specially that one uncle that you havent seen in 23 years but he used to have a cool Monkey Island T-shirt!Read full article on Community Announcements (sandpenguin)AnnouncementsOfficial
Broken Relic Discord is open!
Broken Relic – Community Hub Now Live Hey everyone! The public Discord server is open. Join to: • 🛠️ report bugs and share suggestions • 📺 catch WIP GIFs, concept art, and dev streams • 📰 get notified of news before anyone else (I mean, its a Discord, just to talk and chill!) ▶ DISCORD LINK ◀ (click to join instantly) Newsletter sign-up Prefer email? Register to our newsletter to stay up to date for just the big news. Newsletter → https://www.brokenrelic.com/ If you like the direction so far, a quick Wishlist helps the project more than you’d think. Thanks for the support! see you in Discord! Some Demo Patch Notes • Fixed hotspot issue staying between rooms • Fixed bug with graphical artefacts that made everything look quite ugly • Some other minor bugs here and thereRead full article on Community Announcements (sandpenguin)
