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Dreadbone

Dreadbone is a real-time strategy and puzzle game where you’re no hero, you’re the one pulling the strings from the shadows. Shape the terrain, trap enemies with roots, and control ancient relics to protect a fragile explorer on a cursed island. One wrong move, and he’s gone. Act precisely.

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Astral Maw
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Padaone Games, Voxel School, Astral Maw
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Dreadbone is a real-time strategy and puzzle game where you are not the hero - you´re the unseen force, the spirit pulling the strings, guiding the unsuspecting explorer toward a fate only you truly understand.

Set in a vibrant jungle filled with overgrown ruins, magical relics, and monstrous creatures, you'll bend the environment to your will: raise the ground beneath your companion’s feet, shift the landscape to block threats, and grow roots to trap enemies before they reach him. The terrain isn’t just a backdrop, it's your main weapon. There are no battles — one mistake, and he’s gone. Think carefully, think smart, and stay one step ahead of danger.

  • Manipulate the environment in real time. The island isn’t just scenery, it's your  power. Use it to shape the terrain and protect your vulnerable human companion. Your core tools are two powerful mechanics:

    • Earthquake - Raise the ground beneath your feet to create paths, elevate the explorer above hazards, block enemies, or reveal hidden areas.

    • Pollen - Stun enemies and summon natural roots from the earth, halting their progress and buying time to find a solution. Every move must be timed and placed with precision.

  • Command the explorer through an ancient relic. This mystical artifact is your only means of influence over him. By channeling this forgotten power, you can guide his actions, alter his path, and subtly steer him toward or away from danger.

  • Plan carefully. One mistake, one misstep, and the explorer dies. There are no second chances. Be cautious and always stay one move ahead.

  • Explore a cursed island full of secrets. Set on a long-forgotten island, the world of Dreadbone is as beautiful as it is dangerous. Traverse collapsed temples, overgrown jungle, and ancient altars, each echoing the remnants of a lost civilization. The deeper you delve into the island’s past, the closer you come to uncovering the truth that lies in these treacherous islands.

  • A spirit with a purpose. You’re the one behind the curtain. As a trapped spirit, your connection to the island’s power is the only way to survive — and your link to the explorer grows as the journey unfolds. What you choose to do may shape more than just the path ahead.

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