HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon (2026)

The Heavens are done waiting. In this dark fantasy dungeon crawler RPG, the Archon descends to end the demon war once and for all. Make your stand in HellSlave II, more immersive, brutal, and customizable than ever. The reckoning begins now.

Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Indie Fantasy dark dark fantasy dungeon crawler turn-based rpg steam next fest june 2026PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Digital ChumpsNathaniel StevensAug 20268.7/10
HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon, from developer Ars Goetia, is a fun turn-based RPG with a strong narrative, solid world-building, a deep backend system, and plenty of adventures throughout. It’s fun, impressive, and a lot more than I expected.
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SoftpediaCosmin VasileAug 20268/10
HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon is a great take on role-playing mechanics for longtime fans of the genre who are looking for a hardcore experience.
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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesAug 20268/10
For a game made by a solo developer, HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon is impressive and outright inspiring. Small problems persist, but overall the game features incredible art, a strong narrative and setting, and turn-based RPG combat that is not only incredibly fun, but also has more exciting to use and uniquely designed abilities than you’d find in a lot of games in the genre.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Ars Goetia
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Released: August 4, 2026
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Clickteam Fusion

IGDB rating 8.7/10 from 1 ratings.

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