FOUNTAINS

Soulslike action RPG with tough combat and interconnected exploration

John Pywell · Published by Crunching Koalas · Released Dec 20, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 509
Recent reviews: Mixed; 61% of 13 in 30 days
Playing now: 12; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 week ago; Sep 10, 2026

What is FOUNTAINS?

This dark fantasy action RPG follows a hooded prisoner trying to escape a tyrannical regime in a war-torn empire. You fight enemies, find tools and abilities, and use them to reach new areas of a single interconnected labyrinth.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching for secrets and unlocking new paths
+you like combat that demands careful timing
+you prefer dark fantasy stories told through exploration

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeated attempts at difficult boss fights
−you prefer clear routes through each new area
−you want to level up to overcome tough enemies

What players say

83% of 509 reviews are positive · 61% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the interconnected world, hidden areas, and pixel art. Their most common complaint is that bosses have too much health and deal too much damage, with attacks some find hard to read. Others cite a confusing map and limited character progression.

Screenshots and trailer

FOUNTAINS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 +
Processor: 1.2 ghz, dual-core
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 36
Steam features: Cloud saves, 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, German, Traditional Chinese.