Beloved Rapture

Pixel-art fantasy RPG with turn-based battles and a queer coming-of-age story

Rapturous Studio · Published by 2 Left Thumbs · Released Oct 7, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 281
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 17; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 9 months ago; Dec 9, 2025

What is Beloved Rapture?

In this single-player fantasy RPG, Johan faces a militia approaching his mountain home. You explore pixel-art landscapes in chapters that shift between linear and open-ended areas, develop a party drawn from six characters, and fight turn-based battles with active or paused decision-making.

For you if...

+you enjoy challenging turn-based fights and party progression
+you want a character-driven fantasy story with LGBTQ+ themes
+you like exploring pixel-art landscapes for quests and gear

Not for you if...

−you want action combat without battle menus
−you prefer lighthearted stories without trauma or grief
−you want an entirely open-ended adventure without linear chapters

What players say

83% of 281 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, music, and LGBTQ+ characters and relationships. Common complaints include clunky movement, frustrating combat, and crashes or battle freezes that cost progress. Some players also criticize the writing and the pacing of later chapters.