Winds of Arcana: Ruination

Name: Winds of Arcana: Ruination
Rating: 6 (133 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Brewed Games

Nov 14, 2025

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Xbox
- Series X|S

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

Other

IGDB

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