# Stoneshard

> Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

## Game facts

- Developer: Ink Stains Games
- Publisher: HypeTrain Digital
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Feb 7, 2020
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Turn-BasedTactics, TacticalRPG, Turn-BasedStrategy
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/625960/)
- Playtime: Main story 78 hr, Main + some extras 120 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stoneshard)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Russian (Russia), German (Germany), Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Italian (Italy), Turkish (Türkiye), Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Japan), French (France), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish; Subtitles: American English, Russian (Russia), German (Germany), Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Italian (Italy), Turkish (Türkiye), Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Japan), French (France), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stoneshard)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The unique and intricate pixel art style makes a strong impression and is praised for being detailed enough to make players forget the limitations of pixel graphics.
- The combination of turn-based combat and survival systems demands decisions at every moment and provides hardcore RPG fans with strong immersion and satisfaction.
- Procedurally generated dungeons and equipment, level, and skill progression allow for long play sessions even with a single class.

### Weaknesses

- Content and story updates are extremely slow, and the early access period has lasted for years, leading to considerable frustration about the release date.
- Balance between weapons and builds is uneven; ranged attacks in particular are criticized for being far safer and stronger than melee combat.
- There are too few quests, with many repetitive errands and long-distance journeys, making the latter part of the game feel repetitive quickly.

## Links

- [Stoneshard on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5656)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5656/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:57:01.535Z