Below The Stone

Within the stone below lies the adventure everyone seeks, but there's always a price. Some characters may be encountered underground and are in need of rescue; these folk will be welcomed to the dwarven kingdom as new companions to help you on your future journeys. A dwarf's best friend is someone who can turn shiny things into useful tools. (And some pain can be relieved with a pint of Dwarven brew.)Roguelike Gameplay With each descent, you'll explore and find many unique ores, gems, and ancient treasures that have been buried before time -- all which will help you delve deeper in future descents...but only if you craft the right gear to survive.Enough Variety Fit for a Dwarven Dinner FeastWith over 25 uniquely dangerous and graphically beautiful biomes, there's no lack of new environments and resources to find -- but tread carefully, as each has its own distinct threats as well.Crafting EquipmentPrepare each dive below the stone by crafting new equipment, socketing new gems, and brewing new potions with all the resources you've harvested from your previous journeys ... This will let smart a His skills will aid in crafting your newly found ores into fresh new equipment to help you on your next trip into the depths, arming yourself for the dangerous realms below... The only catch is if you die, you will lose all the items you took down into the caves on your dwarf - such is the cost of progress! However, you can keep any extra you gain-- make a new pickaxe, a sword, some armor. Once you go down, you will face a bevy of new biomes, creatures, resources, and environments to explore. No pain no gain. Each and every descent will lead to new adventures, where only the most determined players with many risked lives will be rewarded by the hidden world that lies Below the Stone.Explore a Deep World of Ancient MysteriesDiscover the lore of dwarves, the treasures they die for, and the secrets they rarely speak of. Additionally, your stay in the dwarven kingdom will yield an ever-growing cast of allies to aid you on your adventures below the surface. But we warned! The Blacksmith is the reliable friend you can return home to when you're in need of proper weaponry, armor, and equipment for your future descents. Forever. Brand new armor, weapons, and tools do make your missions easier, but be warned: if you die in Below The Stone, everything remains buried Below The Stone. If you die Below the Stone, everything you carried on you will be lost under the surface forever. But also greater rewards to mine and uncover. Each layer's entrance will be held within a dungeon as a final challenge to see if you are capable and prepared enough to descend further. Whatever increases your odds of coming back on your next trip! Often death.Mine and Magically Merge GemsMine rare gems that grant magical buffs and can be socketed to your weapons and armor. For example... Each of them will add a unique flavor to the kingdom and your journeys downward as they give you better chances, modifiers, and even change your playstyle. will remain forever buried below the stone. Each layer is will contain 8-12 unique biomes that will challenge a dwarf's resourcefulness and grit. We plan on the kingdom having at least 10 - 12 important mainline characters you will be able to save and bring back to help your future adventures. You have full control over what items you bring with you, what equipment you craft, and what items you choose to keep at home safe and sound. Dwarves will be sent below the surface to collect metal and precious gems that your kin request of you. The Dwarven kingdom is your place for crafting, preparation, and most importantly storing loot for later expeditions. But beware, when you die, anything lost below the stone ... So calculate your risks and use your resources wisely, starting with the banker - your trusted ally to make sure your items are safe when you decide not to bring certain equipment! Store them safely at the dwarven kingdom, your hub area for crafting, storying items safely for your next expedition, and picking up new missions from your kin. When you have enough of one type of gem merge them together to make a more powerful version! You may bump into anything at all, from elven witches who brew potions to legendary dragon-slayers - and even necromancers! Keeping goblins from scalping that freshly trimmed beard of yours is a top priority for a dwarf - not to mention a mark on their honor to keep their hair intact - so make sure to do anything you can to increase your odds of coming back on your next trip! This can be done over and over.The World Below is Not SafeEach level deeper pits you against more cunning creatures and more dangerous biomes. Below the Stone Demo is available here Below the Stone is a punishing pixel art roguelike about dwarves questing to reach the deepest depths. With each descent you can also decide whether or not you are prepared to go deeper in your journey.

Below The Stone