Action · October 15, 2024
Drova – Forsaken Kin (2024)
'Drova - Forsaken Kin' is a pixel art Action-RPG inspired by the grim dark classics of the genre and the mystical allure of Celtic mythology. Dive into a handcrafted open world where your choices and actions shape the environment. A society has discovered the power of a dead empire: to capture the spirits that govern nature and rule over them instead. However, the anger of the remaining spirits divided them. Where will you stand? SHEEP OR SHEPHERD, FIND YOUR GROUND Forge your own path around dangerous landscapes, fulfill tasks, trade, gather and craft equipment. You start with nothing and as a nobody. Study your environment, and use the surrounding clues to reveal mysteries and grow stronger. Only your flow of battle stands between you and certain death. MASTER THE FLOW OF BATTLE Join one of two factions, each with their own values and in pursuit of their own goals. Your choice will be relevant for the rest of the game and impact the entire story. Everything comes with a price. Meet teachers and learn numerous abilities, but expect foes and betrayals too. UNRAVEL THE POWER OF NATURE Explore nature and seal the power of spirits that rule it. Learn how to use them in your favor, but be prepared to battle their channeled anger in the world surrounding you. KEY FEATURES Free navigation in a dynamic hand crafted open world Flow based combat system with different combos and weapons Tailored story based on your actions and dialogues Join one of two factions to survive in this world Learn and master various abilities to create your own playstyle
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- RPG · 312
- Exploration · 293
- Action RPG · 276
- 2D · 248
- Character Customization · 241
- Pixel Graphics · 233
- CRPG · 226
- Choices Matter · 223
- Souls-like · 223
- Open World · 222
- Action · 174
- Dark Fantasy · 174
- Story Rich · 173
- Dynamic Narration · 168
- Fantasy · 154
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 6.9k Steam reviews | Top 50% in Action |
| Positive rating | 95% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 14% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | Genre average 77 — top 52% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 102 players | Top 34% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 14 h average | Top 35% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
95%Overwhelmingly Positive · 6.9k reviews
6.6k positive · 345 negative
Metacritic
78/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
8.4k
Peak concurrent players
102
Press Quotes
“Gradually discovering how this realm works had much of the magic of the old days” Eurogamer “You will struggle to survive, thrive, and find more to live for in this game full of impactful decisions and engaging action RPG mechanics” 9/10 – Try Hard (Guides) “Its atmosphere manages to be both funny and terrifying at times” 85/100 – SwitchUP
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
14h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
7h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
6h
Current engagement
Achievements
52
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 15, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Just2D |
| Publisher | Deck13, Smilegate |
| Base price | $18.74 -25% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
- English
- German
- French
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
Editions & Packages
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