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Aetherborn

Descend into a shattered realm where arcane mastery meets brutal steel. Master the cycle of death and rebirth in this atmospheric dark fantasy roguelite.

The Shattered
Continent

A world undone by Ascension. The continent of Elyria now floats as fractured islands within the Astral Void. The ancient Aeterni empire sought godhood, but their hubris tore reality asunder. Now, corrupted remnants cling to the drifting ruins, guarding secrets of unparalleled power.

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Fractured Biomes

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Lethal Environments

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Terrain

Floating Ruins

Suspended between memory, death, and divine interference — graveyards and churches drift above enchanted forests.

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Mechanic

Divine Rewind

The gods of time and death intervene in each cycle. Death is not the end — it is a rewind.

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Narrative

Hidden Corruption

Chaos-driven forces have infiltrated human institutions, pushing the empire toward zealotry and ruin.

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Combat

Soulslike Precision

Dodge, block, parry — every decision matters. Fast-paced melee with dark magic bursts.

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Progression

Choose 1 of 3

Every level-up presents build-shaping reward choices. Adapt, push harder routes, master your build.

Aeterni Eldritch
Knight

Martial WarriorParry Executioner

Once a proud guardian of the Aeterni throne, Aldric now roams the shattered continent, his very soul bound to the volatile Eldritch energies that tore his world apart. He blends heavy martial prowess with devastating close-range spellcasting.

Combat Attributes

Martial85/100
Magic60/100
Defense75/100
Speed40/100

Aldric

The Rekindled

Aetherborn boss enemy

Grave
wrought

The Ascended Warden

Ascended Boss
Enemy

Phase-Based FightSoul Corruption

Once a sacred protector of Elyria, Gravewrought became a vessel for Ascended corruption. His arena shifts between ruined reality and the Astral Void, forcing the player to master timing, positioning, and survival under overwhelming pressure.

Boss Attributes

Power

95/100

Dark Magic

90/100

Defense

80/100

Speed

55/100

Threat Assessment

Dangerous Enemies Over Disposable Hordes

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Defensive Frontline

Hollow Skeleton

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Defensive Frontline

Hollow Skeleton

Protects backline allies. Requires flanking, guard breaks, or magic.

Dark Elf Assassin

Agile Threat

Dark Elf Assassin

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Agile Threat

Dark Elf Assassin

Punishes tunnel vision. Demands lock-on discipline and dodge timing.

Aeterni Loyalist Lich

Caster

Aeterni Loyalist Lich

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Caster

Aeterni Loyalist Lich

Creates layered difficulty from range. Dangerous if ignored — rushdown to interrupt.

I

Fast Soulslike Combat

Timing, positioning, and skill expression at a pace that appeals to modern action players.

II

Roguelite Depth

Every run reshapes your build through meaningful choices. Carry forward what matters through divine intervention.

III

Exploration Nodes

Large, hand-crafted region nodes with secrets, alternate routes, and milestone objectives.

See It In Action

Gameplay
Experience

Aetherborn is a dark fantasy roguelite ARPG blending souls like combat with fast run-based progressive gameplay. Players embody fallen champions of persecuted races fighting back against a tyrannical human empire across the haunted remnants of their homeland.

Every run delivers punishing, skill-driven encounters, build shaping rewards, meta progression, and a world steeped in indomitable resistance and tragedy alike.

The Powers At War

Factions of the Continent

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Human Empire

Once led by a fair king. Now an expansionist force driven by Ascended power and sabotaged succession.

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Aeterni

Ritual-born undead shaped by eternity and rites. Your starting race — persecuted, ancient, bound between death and divinity.

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Wildkin

Forest-linked peoples — elves, druids, treants, fey — guided by Archdruids and ancient grove mysteries.

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Greenhide

Orcs, goblins, and hobgoblins in rival clans. Neither automatic allies nor enemies — martial, fractured, unpredictable.

The Creators

IncuGameCon Studios

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