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AsardialStudio · Published by AsardialStudio
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
ArcaneBound is a pixel-art bullet heaven action RPG. Collect familiars, defeat hordes of monsters, gather rare cards, level up, and create increasingly devastating builds.
Action, Indie, RPG · 2026 · More free games
About this game
One wizard. Bound familiars. An apocalypse.
ArcaneBound is a 2D pixel-art action RPG where you battle through hordes of monsters, collect cards, discover familiars, and build a deck capable of wiping out entire waves of enemies.
Death is not the end: time resets, but your build keeps evolving.
Collect cards from enemies and bosses, choose your skills and familiars, experiment with devastating synergies, and push exploration further and further to uncover what is trying to kill you… and how to stop it.
Numerous skills and familiars with unique behaviors
A card system with drops from enemies and bosses
Combine cards, skills, and familiars to create devastating custom spells
Bond with familiars that attack automatically and grow alongside you
Permanent upgrades to become increasingly powerful
Deadly elite monsters and bosses offering rare rewards
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ / DirectX 11+
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update 0.1.3
Patch 0.1.3:UI visual overhaulVarious UI bug fixes and translation improvementsAdded explanatory texts and icons for skillsReplaced the starting spell "Tellus" with "Sagitta"Increased the maximum number of active cards from 6 to 8Rebalanced stat bonusesVarious bug fixesHave fun! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, feel free to share them on Discord or the Steam Community.Enjoy the game!\Read full article on Community Announcements (AsardialStudio)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update 0.1.2
A small update for the demo.Patch 0.1.2:Improved skill upgrade displayMinimap icons now disappear when a point of interest can no longer be activatedAdded missing stats to the statistics listAdded a loot logEnemies now spawn in greater numbers and faster when the player outlevels an areaVarious UI bug fixesHave fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (asardialstudio)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Demo 0.1.1 Update!
I've prepared a major update for the Steam Bullet Fest. I hope you'll enjoy it.Patch 0.1.1:Added the equipment system to replace upgradesRemoved the upgrade success / failure systemReduced the maximum number of active cards to 6Added an indicator when the portal opens after defeating an eliteAdded usage indicators on MVP and familiar spawn areasAdded a reminder for the return to camp buttonAdded the 3 jungle areas, along with their enemies, cards, elite and MVPAdded unique attack modifiersNPCs that improve cards and equipment must now be unlockedThe interact key is now required to open waypointsAdded familiar discovery icons to the minimapAs progression has changed significantly, a new save file is required.Feel free to share your feedback or suggestions on Discord or the Steam community.Have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (AsardialStudio)AnnouncementsOfficial
ArcaneBound DEMO IS LIVE!
Three unique abilities. Three familiars out of the 15 planned, and 12 upgradeable cards. Experience the entire first region of the game and all progress will carry over to the full release.Read full article on Community Announcements (AsardialStudio)
