Ember & Blade

Prologue

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“Undream your eyes.
Foolish blade.”

Fenrix

“What? Where am I...? A dream?”

Radiant Silhouette

“I shall carve new commandments
upon a world forsaken by God.”

Fenrix

“...Interesting.”

SCENE 01 — A Dream in Black and White, Amid the Demons

Ariella

“Do it. This is it.
This is the only conclusion.”

Fenrix

“No. No, no, no, Ariella.
What are you…”

Ariella

“Let it be your hand
that ends me... forever.”

SCENE 02 — Beneath the Burning Arbor

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“Fenrix Haven,
unmake the broken vessel.”

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“Make her
swallow it whole—
every last ember!”

SCENE ？？ — A Time Yet to Come

Fenrix

“The Archdemon's Seal...
Hard to believe, even when
it's right in front of me.”

Kaliel

“Fenrix, let's move.
Are you ready?”

Fenrix

“Always.”

SCENE 03 — The Entrance to the Seal

Combat

Dominate the Battlefieldwith Exhilarating Action

Dazzling action that slices through hordes of enemies and sends them flying.
Create your own combat style with distinctive weapons and skills.
Sweep away the endless tide of enemies and dominate the battlefield.

Melee Attack

Press the basic attack button and Fenrix unleashes a flurry of swift, weighty strikes on nearby enemies.

Special Attack

Turn the tide of battle with powerful special attacks.

Dash Attack

Attack right after a dodge to unleash a dash attack.

Flash Counter

A perfectly timed dodge triggers Split Second, flowing into the Flash Counter—a devastating counterattack.

Blessings & Strategy

Heavenly Blessings andInfinite Strategy

A host of distinctive angels bless your journey with their powers.
Collect the Blessings they bestow, forge them into mighty 3-star Blessings,
and discover a world of infinite strategy that unfolds anew with every run.

Blessings of the Angels

Collect Essence Shards to level up, then choose one of the angels' Blessings.

Power of the Shrines

Unleash the power slumbering in the Shrines to turn battles in your favor.

Arcana

Combine the Arcana offered by Shay, the enigmatic cat, to completely reinvent your playstyle.

Meta Progression

Expedition and Return,A Deepening Meta Game

Use resources brought back from expeditions to grow stronger alongside your companions in the Sanctuary.
Death is not the end—it is preparation for the next expedition.

Grace of the Arbor

Return the Amber recovered on expeditions to the Arbor to permanently enhance Fenrix's abilities.

Pea's Workshop: Relics

Equip Relics made by Pea, the Sanctuary's resident prankster, to shape your expedition strategy before you set out.

Keke's Magic Forge: Runes

Equip Ariella's Runes, tracked down by Keke, the Sanctuary's meticulous maid, to push your weapons past their limits.

Act 3 · Third Floor of the Seal — The Shrouded Morass

Prisoner of
the Shrouded Morass,“Stolas, the Truth Unveiled”

Stolas, the Truth Unveiled

“Humans are all alike, Haven.
Pretending to be evolved and civilized,
but underneath? always driven by their desires.”

Act 1 · The Ashen Meadow

The Turncoat BeastBaphomet

A butler who, after thirty years of loyalty, drove a blade into his master's back

Act 2 · The Forsaken Library

The FacelessArcanus

A mage who lost both face and name trying to protect someone

Act 3 · The Shrouded Morass

The Truth UnveiledStolas

A professor who coveted what he could never have—and made himself a demon

Act 4 · The Frozen Tribunal

The InquisitorMur-mur

An inquisitor whose unreachable longing froze into hatred

Act 5 · The Garden of Delusion

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In the deepest reaches of the Seal, a familiar face waits, smiling

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Final Chapter

The Liberator of the MindAsmodeus

An archdemon who preaches ruin in the name of liberation

A Tale Hidden Beyond Death

A Story Hidden
Beyond Death

01 / 06

The Immortal Demon Hunter

Fenrix Haven

The game's protagonist—a demon hunter of undeniable skill who seems somehow weary of it all. In exchange for having his death deferred by the angel Kaliel, he has been tasked with stopping the Archdemon's escape. Inside the Seal, he meets Ariella and becomes entangled in her secret past and fate.

02 / 06

The Sealer of the Archdemon

Ariella Ashwood

An intelligent beauty with a calm, composed air, who created the seal binding the archdemon Asmodeus 500 years ago and has guarded it alone ever since. Cold toward Fenrix and Kaliel, she seems to harbor a hidden secret.

03 / 06

The Angel of ????

Kaliel

The angel who holds Fenrix's life as collateral and assigned him the mission of stopping Asmodeus's escape. Unlike the other angels, who never intervene in earthly affairs, he supports Fenrix and stands against Asmodeus.

04 / 06

The Angel of Blood and Pact

Haniel

The angel who, under Kaliel's orders, forged the immortality pact with Fenrix and handles the practical work of resurrecting him. She has a sharp tongue you'd never expect from her small frame and youthful looks—she hates working and keeps saying she hopes the contract with Fenrix ends as soon as possible. In truth, though, she faithfully resurrects him every time and meticulously records his growth.

05 / 06

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A mysterious woman who appeared the moment Fenrix struck down Baphomet at the edge of the Ashen Meadow. Strikingly similar to Ariella in appearance, she tells Fenrix—when he asks who she is—that they will meet again soon, then vanishes into the depths of the Seal. What could her true purpose and identity be?

06 / 06

The Liberator of the Mind

Asmodeus

An archdemon who long ago plunged the world into chaos and terror. Sealed away by Ariella and forgotten by the world, he has been plotting his escape and revenge all the while. Should he break free this time, the world will have no hope of escaping destruction.

Visual Art

Striking, Mesmerizing
Visual Art

Stylized art of bold forms and restrained color meets dark fantasy,
creating a singular visual experience—brutal, yet elegant and mesmerizing.

5 Striking Levels · 25 Characters

Act 1

First Floor of the Seal ― The Ashen Meadow

An eerie meadow dotted with deer statues, the emblem of the Ashwood family. Here, Fenrix confronts “Baphomet, the Turncoat Beast.”

Act 4

Fourth Floor of the Seal ― The Frozen Tribunal

A place that mirrors where Ariella was once hunted by the inquisitor Agatha Mortimer.

Press & Players

“This is a game that is trying to bring
some new ideas and a fresh sense of style
to a well worn genre.”

— Rogueliker

“Ember and Blade’s demo successfully marries
horde-survival pacing with roguelite variety
and soulslike stakes.”

— FinalBoss

“With the right tweaks and a bit of polish,
I could see it being the next great
story-focused Rogue-like experience.”

— Phenixx Gaming

“It combines its inspirations — Hades, Vampire Survivors —
thoughtfully, instead of mechanically copying them.”

— ComicBook.com

And from those who have played the demo —

👍

“Satisfying hack-and-slash action and smooth, responsive controls—a game that absolutely nails the core fun of the genre”

Steam Review · coco***

👍

“Love the crunchy combat feel and the clean, gorgeous graphics. Smashing waves of enemies with a hammer is a real treat”

Steam Review · Pure***

👍

“Mowing down endless waves of enemies feels insanely good, and the Souls-like boss fights pack a serious punch”

Steam Review · MUTE***

👍

“Hack-and-slash blended with roguelike—cutting down mobs just feels great”

Steam Review · AR***

👍

“stuff was stupid fun imo, spent more time on it than i meant to”

Steam Review · mega ***

👍

“A game where clearing mobs is just plain fun. Controls are easy and intuitive. The cartoon-style design is great too”

Steam Review · ty1***

👍

“Great for blowing off steam—so satisfying. A well-made mix of Vampire Survivors and Hades, with combat feel and sound that deliver”

Steam Review · Ttae***

👍

“Boss fights are flashy and feel great. It demands both musou-style fun and the reflexes and pattern mastery of a true action game”

Steam Review · ama***

👍

“I'm 100% buying this game—on sale or at full price. Ember & Blade is going straight to my Steam favorites”

Steam Review · Elisa B***

👍

“The combat tempo is blazing fast and the hits land heavy—it just clicks in your hands. I was locked in the whole time”

Steam Review · Tara***

👍

“Watching my character grow bit by bit, then striking back once I'd mastered the patterns—incredibly rewarding and exhilarating”

Steam Review · lovemy***

👍

“The game is really good! I’m so excited for the story to build up! Can’t wait for it to be officially released!”

Steam Review · Kagami ***

Roadmap

From the First Demo
to Full Release

2025. 07

First Demo Release

The first demo, built on Act 1, launched on Steam—debuting with Steam Deck support.

2025. 10

Steam Next Fest

Joined with an expanded demo — adding Act 2, Arcanus the Faceless, meta progression, and Shay's Hideout. Featured simultaneously on the Epic Games Store.

2026. 02 — 04

Four Rounds of Demo Rebuilding Updates

Refined combat tempo, controls, and onboarding based on player feedback—earning a Very Positive rating on Steam.

2026. 06

PS5 Release Confirmed

Officially confirmed the PS5 release, unveiling the PS Store page and a new trailer.

2026. Q3

Final Demo

The final build, deepening both action and Blessings while dramatically improving the quality-of-life issues raised in player feedback.

2026. Q4

Early Access

Early Access begins with the full first-playthrough story (through Act 4). Balance and content will be refined together with the community.

2027. H1

Full Release

All acts unlocked and the story concluded across three playthroughs. Every truth hidden beyond death will be revealed.