# Runeborn

> Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!

## Game facts

- Developer: iDream Interactive
- Publisher: Goblinz Publishing, Astrolabe Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 24, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC and MOBILE
- Genres: Strategy, RPG, casual, Arcade, Turn-BasedStrategy
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/runeborn)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A unique core system combining slot-machine-like rune rolling combat with deckbuilding
- Build variety and synergies expand significantly as more trinkets and unlocks become available
- Strong trinket combinations can fundamentally change the way the game is played, creating highly engaging combo-driven fun

### Weaknesses

- Many mechanics and trinkets are locked early on, resulting in a long, dull, luck-dependent stretch
- Luck in obtaining the necessary artifacts or trinkets heavily influences victory and defeat, limiting the impact of skill
- RNG becomes excessively powerful at higher difficulties, making it difficult to establish reliable strategies and causing frustration

## Links

- [Runeborn on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2725)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2725/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T09:35:35.354Z