Archvale
Pixel-art action RPG with bullet-hell battles and gear crafting
idoz & phops · Published by Balor Games · Released Dec 2, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 2,400
- Recent reviews
- Mixed
- 60% of 10 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 11
- peak 24h 12
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 4 years ago
- Dec 10, 2021
What is Archvale?
A 2D pixel-art action RPG set in a fantasy world marked by a former king's curse. You move through regions and dungeons room by room, dodge enemy projectiles, fight bosses, gather resources, and craft gear while searching for a legendary arch. Badges let you adjust your build, and you can play solo or in shared-screen co-op.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fast fights built around precise projectile dodging
- +you like changing builds without committing to one class
- +you want a dungeon adventure you can play locally together
Not for you if...
- −you prefer combat with fewer projectiles to dodge
- −you dislike gathering materials to craft new equipment
What players say
89% of 2,400 reviews are positive · 60% of 10 in the last 30 days
Players praise the combat, build variety, and pixel art. Others say high incoming damage and crowded projectile patterns can make fights feel unfair, especially on hard mode. Some also complain about having to discard unwanted gear rather than sell it.
Screenshots and trailer
Archvale system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT, 512 MB or AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1 GB
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-650 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon R7 250, 1 GB
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 40
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Polish.
Tags
- Action
- Adventure
- Bullet Hell
- Pixel Graphics
- Action RPG
- 2D
- Co-op
- Fantasy
- RPG
- Singleplayer
- Controller
- Local Co-Op
- Combat
- Top-Down
- Difficult
- Indie
Recent updates
- Dec 10, 2021 · Patch v1.1.3: Minor Bugfixes
- Dec 5, 2021 · Patch v1.1.2: Major bugfixes, QoL and Balancing
- Dec 3, 2021 · Patch v1.1.1: Major Bugfixes
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