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Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor
Stormfront Studios · Published by SNEG
Content notice: Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a game developed in 2001. According to official ratings from that time, it contains violence and blood. Might not be appropriate for all audiences.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a turn-based party RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. Build a band of heroes, descend into the haunted elven ruins of Myth Drannor, and use tactical positioning, spellcraft and steel to stop a dracolich from corrupting the realm.
RPG · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Re-release
Originally released in 2001, Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is a party-based tactical RPG by Stormfront Studios, set in the Forgotten Realms. The first PC game to adapt Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules, it revives one of the most storied names in cRPG history. This is the first time the game is available digitally.
Re-release is currently in development. Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is being updated to run smoothly on modern systems, with the complete list of enhancements to be shared closer to the release date.
About the Game
An unspeakable, ANCIENT EVIL has REAWAKENED, rendering EVERYTHING it touches UNDEAD
Malevolence is afoot in the Forgotten Realms world. Something horrific has re-appeared. A new Pool of Radiance has been discovered beneath the city of New Phlan. A wave of pure evil now emanates from the Pool of Radiance, cursing all it touches.
Swept up by the mystery and enlisted by the good wizard Elminster, your party is charged with a quest: find out what is behind this vile resurgence - and put a stop to it. But be warned, brave hero, for the source of this evil lies in the ruined Elven city of Myth Drannor, one of the most mysterious and dangerous places in the Forgotten Realms.
THE LEGACY OF AUTHENTIC D&D GAMING CONTINUES
Featuring the 3rd Edition of Dungeons & Dragons game rules with different races, classes, spells and over 100 hours of gameplay. Players may choose between the genuine turn-based style of role-playing or focus on action with a timed-turn style of play.
FEATURES
Adventure in the ancient city of Myth Drannor and face foes never seen before
Features the 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons Rules
Includes over 90 spells
Characters can rise to 16th level of experience and cast 8th level spells
Timed-Action Combat system and non-linear quest
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Graphics Card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Press Coverage
A forgotten dungeon crawler from the Baldur's Gate era is coming to Steam and GOG for the first time ever
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor launched in 2001 amidst the isometric D&D resurgence powered by the success of the Baldur's Gate games. Alas, it did not fare quite as well, because—bluntly—it wasn't great. It faded into memory fairly quickly, recalled occasionally by die-hard fans of the genre and not many others, but never with enough affection to warrant a second chance... Read more.Read full article on PC Gamer (Andy Chalk)AnnouncementsOfficial
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is coming back!
Dear adventurers! We are happy to announce that Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, a classic Dungeons & Dragons cRPG from 2001, will be re-released on Steam in Q4 2026. This will mark the first time the game is available digitally. Gather your party and set out for the elven ruins to stop a dracolich from unleashing unspeakable horrors upon Faerûn. The re-release will focus on making sure the game runs smoothly on modern systems. We'll share more details about the enhancements closer to game's release date - so be sure to wishlist and stay tuned for more news! More classics coming back Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is one of the six games that we are bringing back in Q4 this year: Rediscover the pastRediscover the original Pool of Radiance through Forgotten Realms: The Archives – Collection Two.Like our other Dungeons & Dragons Classics, it's on sale now as part of the SNEG Publisher Sale!Follow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)






