Nightkey Studios
Shadowforge
Strike through dark fantasy worlds, recruit a three-hero party and face the boss waiting at the end of each run. Build strength through upgrades, gear and hero fragments.
Playable prototype
Snapshot: 26 September 2026
In this build
The current prototype shows the 20-hero roster, fragment summoning, world map, Endless Tower and Eclipse Invasion.
Testing next
Tune the opening difficulty and reward pace, then give the portrait mobile screens more breathing room.
What you can explore.
A look at the gameplay and systems represented in the current project.
Fight through worlds
Each themed world sets nine minion stages before a boss. Tap to strike while your selected heroes attack alongside you.
Form a party
Recruit from 20 heroes, choose front, middle and back positions, and work toward ultimates and rank upgrades.
Forge progression
Upgrade damage and abilities, collect gear and fragments, take on quests and explore modes including the Endless Tower.
From the game.
Artwork and prototype assets from the project.
These are current prototype assets and concept visuals. Final game art and presentation may change.
Future updates.
The next areas of development, guided by playtesting and production needs.
Rebalance the opening
Tune early difficulty and reward pacing so progress stays satisfying beyond the first few stages.
Make mobile clearer
Give combat, heroes and upgrades more breathing room on a portrait phone screen.
Build on the loop
Continue refining events, modes, hero growth and the store after the core game is comfortable to play.
Plans may change as the games develop. No release dates have been announced.