Portalborn

Text-based dungeon RPG with portal expeditions and loot-driven progression

TheHand · Released Jun 24, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 75
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 days ago; Oct 25, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated with WebGL sup…; 2 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Portalborn?

A single-player, text-based fantasy RPG in Early Access. You explore temples, crypts, and forests through room descriptions, typed commands, and clickable controls, fighting monsters and collecting equipment to improve through crafting. Portals lead to expeditions with procedurally generated maps, handcrafted locations, or player-created areas.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining classes and experimenting with character builds
+you want to create and share your own dungeons

Not for you if...

−you want animated battles or a 3D world to explore
−you want to adventure alongside other human players

What players say

91% of 75 reviews are positive

Players praise the accessible take on classic text RPGs and the developer's responsiveness. Some describe the worldbuilding and dungeon mechanics as underdeveloped.

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Portalborn system requirements

Minimum: Integrated with WebGL sup…, 2 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz or faster
Graphics: Integrated Graphics with WebGL support
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 700 MB available space

Does Portalborn have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Portalborn run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 29
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does Portalborn use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

AI-assisted tools were used as part of the development workflow for prototyping, implementation support, and content iteration. The released game content was selected, edited, and curated by the developer. The game does not use live generative AI during gameplay.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam