Altertum

An exploration RPG set in the world of Alternum, where you take on the role of a traveler uncovering hidden history amidst political turmoil surrounding the empire's historical records. The game emphasizes freedom of exploration and player choice, featuring challenging turn-based combat on a dynamic battle gauge system, a flexible stat-allocation progression system without traditional levels, and 75 learnable weapon skills across five weapon types that can be mixed and matched to suit your playstyle. Core gameplay revolves around exploring both overworld locations and corrupted dungeons to gather materials, equipment, and special passive abilities called "Memory Fragments" dropped by powerful enemies. You can craft weapons and tools, customize your home base, and engage in resource management alongside combat encounters. The game includes optional difficulty modifiers ranging from roguelike-style crafted-item drops to hardcore permadeath mechanics, catering to different player preferences. Content features random events that alter exploration conditions, defensive fortress battles across multiple waves, and a death system where defeat typically results in dropped items rather than game-over, encouraging risk-taking exploration. The narrative is intentionally brief and concentrated, allowing players to progress at their own pace between combat and exploration sessions.