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Skyward Entertainment · Published by Headup · Official site ↗
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
Second Stone is a colorful Action RPG built around two fully playable parallel worlds. Play as Shiren, a young treasure hunter who can cross between the vibrant Light World and its sinister mirror, the Shrouded World. Master fast-paced combat and forge your path to power with elemental Manastones.
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Explore the vibrant Light World and its dark counterpart, the Shrouded World, as you play through Second Stone. Master elemental powers and engage in intense action combat to progress in this unique indie RPG by Skyward Entertainment.
About this game
Second Stone revives the color, warmth and wonder of gaming's golden age, rebuilt with modern technology, deep systems and fluid gameplay. A vibrant Action RPG with platforming at its heart, following Shiren, a young treasure hunter from the village of Arimaya, on a journey that spans two realities.
WALK BETWEEN TWO PARALLEL WORLDS
Travel seamlessly between the vibrant Light World, full of life and adventure, and its dark mirror, the Shrouded World, where secrets, dangers and vicious monsters await. Both worlds are fully playable and deeply connected. A blocked path in the Light World may open in the Shrouded World. A peaceful clearing may hide something sinister on its shadowed side. Worldwalking is your greatest power and the key to everything Second Stone has to offer.
EXPLORE A VAST, INTERCONNECTED WORLD
Discover lush environments and charming characters across a vast world where every region connects. New abilities unlock new routes and hidden paths, and every area rewards curiosity twice: once in the light, once in the shadow.
A FUSION OF PLATFORMING AND ACTION RPG
Imagine your favorite platformer armed with swords, spells, loot and skill trees. Second Stone combines fast, precise movement with real-time combat that scales from approachable to genuinely deep. Level up through the Astral Tablet, unlock talents and shape a fighting style that is entirely your own.
GET CREATIVE TO BECOME TRULY POWERFUL
Find elemental Manastones and attach them to your weapons and gear to unlock powerful effects. Need to freeze enemies at range? Socket a Rimestone into your bow. Want to become a storm mage? A Sparkstone in your magical bracer will do it. Fuse surplus Manastones to upgrade your loadout and customize your spells exactly the way you want: make your Fireball split into three projectiles, home in on its targets or detonate on impact. Combine the endlessly modular Manastone system with weapons, gear and the Astral Tablet skill tree to create thousands of character builds limited only by your imagination.
CONQUER THE LOST LABYRINTHS
Deep within the world lie massive temples with procedural, rogue-like gameplay. Test your build-crafting skills in repeatable runs and face the brutally challenging Depth Bosses waiting below.
A WORLD WORTH RETURNING TO
Between adventures, return to Arimaya Village to upgrade your gear, follow treasure hunts and challenge villagers to Mana Clash, the dice-battler card minigame. And behind it all waits an epic story: a boy born without a spirit guardian, a stolen Stone of legend whose power holds both worlds in balance, and a journey to reclaim it before the two realities collide.
KEY FEATURES
Two Parallel Worlds: Walk between the vibrant Light World and its perilous dark mirror, the Shrouded World, hunting for rare artifacts and uncovering the secrets hidden within both realms
High-Mobility Action-RPG Combat: Master fast-paced combat defined by dynamic movement, fluid platforming, and environmental puzzles that keep the action evolving
Modular Build Customization: Express your creativity by fusing elemental Manastones to craft unique powers, then slot them into your gear to design a combat style entirely your own
Ever-Changing Labyrinth Dungeons: Enter the Lost Labyrinths, procedural rogue-like gauntlets that offer fresh layouts and repeatable challenges for those seeking the rarest rewards
Bustling Village Hub: Return to Arimaya Village to upgrade your gear, chat with locals for quests, and unwind with Mana Clash, the dice-battler card minigame
An Epic Tale of Two Realities: A boy born without a spirit guardian, a stolen Stone of legend, and a journey to restore the balance before both worlds collide
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Additional Notes: TBC
Recommended
- Additional Notes: TBC
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Play Second Stone at gamescom in Cologne!
Greetings, friends!It's summer, it's August, which means it's that wonderful time of year again: gamescom is just around the corner! The biggest games event in the world kicks off with the gamescom Opening Night Live next Tuesday and opens its gates in Cologne on Wednesday.And the best thing about that? It means you can try out Second Stone at gamescom in around three days! Step into the boots of Shiren, a young treasure hunter who can cross between the vibrant Light World and its sinister mirror, the Shrouded World. Master fast-paced combat and forge your path to power with elemental Manastones.You can try the demo at the Headup publisher booth as part of the legendary Indie Arena Booth in hall 10.2:Next to Second Stone you can also get your hands on demos of The 9th Dragon and Tinker Islands, and an endless amount of great games as part of the Indie Arena Booth.See you in Cologne! Your teams at Skyward Entertainment & HeadupRead full article on Community Announcements (Mamas_Johnny)AnnouncementsOfficial
Skyward and Headup join forces to bring Second Stone to life!
Greetings, hunters!We just shared some big news at today’s Galaxies Spring Showcase: Skyward Entertainment is teaming up with Headup as our publishing partner! 🤝Together, we’ll be working hard to bring our precious gem out into the realm of Action RPGs: Second Stone!To celebrate our collaboration, we prepared an awesome new trailer for you. In case you didn’t catch the Galaxies Spring Showcase live, you can check out the trailer right here:Second Stone is a narrative-driven Action RPG set within a world that is just as vibrant as it is dangerous! Follow the adventures of Shiren, a young treasure hunter, on his search for his lost spirit guardian. Master various weapons, spells, and movements, while you switch between the light and the dark side of a fascinating fantasy world.Shape your own character builds for Shiren with deep and intriguing RPG progression systems as you unravel the mysteries that lurk behind two fractured worlds at the brink of collision. An epic adventure awaits!Key features of Second Stone include:High-Mobility Action-RPG Combat Master fast-paced combat defined by dynamic movement, fluid platforming, and environmental puzzles that keep the action evolving. Modular Build Customization Express your creativity by fusing elemental stones to craft unique powers, then slot them into your gear to design a combat style entirely your own. Bustling Village Hub Return to a lively home base to upgrade your gear, chat with locals for quests, and unwind with a dice-battler minigame. Exploration and Survival Navigate a vibrant overworld and its perilous dark mirror state, hunting for rare artifacts to increase your strength and survive the secrets hidden within both realms. Ever-Changing Labyrinth Dungeons Enter procedural, rogue-like gauntlets that offer fresh layouts and repeatable challenges for those seeking the rarest rewards. If you enjoy classic Action RPG experiences, consider following us on Steam and on our social media profiles for more amazing news...Read full article on Community Announcements (Mamas_Johnny)AnnouncementsOfficial
Galaxies Spring Showcase: Second Stone is part of the show! 🪐
Save the date, friends!We’re excited to announce that Second Stone is part of the Galaxies Spring Showcase! 🌌Join us live on April 16th, 8:00 PM UK / 9:00 PM CEST / 12:00 PM PACIFIC for the showcase over at or for some awesome news!It’s going to be an amazing event with a stellar lineup. You surely don’t want to miss that, so mark your calendars and get ready to jump on that Hype Train!See you at the Galaxies Spring Showcase streams tomorrow! 🚀 The Skyward TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Mamas_Johnny)
