# Stonemachia

> Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?

## Game facts

- Developer: Crossfall Games
- Publisher: Crossfall Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 27, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2982610/)
- Languages: Interface: Italian (Italy), American English; Subtitles: Italian (Italy), American English; Audio: Italian (Italy) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stonemachia)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Distinctive and striking art direction: statue-like enemies, a vast dreamlike world, and a strong dark-fantasy atmosphere create a memorable identity.
- Excellent music and sound design greatly reinforce the game's gloomy and mysterious mood.
- Parry-focused combat provides clear rewards for success and a high skill ceiling, while dodging and blocking are also viable.

### Weaknesses

- The lock-on and camera can be unstable, causing screen shake and making attack animations difficult to read around large enemies or visual effects.
- Frame drops during some boss fights and so-called fast-attack/slow-attack patterns can make combat timing feel unfair.
- The difficulty and balance become sharply unstable late in the game due to bosses' excessive aggression, ranged sword waves, and high damage.

## Links

- [Stonemachia on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3651)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3651/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T11:14:12.965Z