Blightstone

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Blightstone is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Unfinished Pixel and was released on January 20, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Blightstone is a single-player fantasy RPG featuring deep strategy and roguelike progression. Players must protect the Earthglass Crystal by using skills, traps, and environmental tactics to defeat the demon overlord Korghul. With excellent gameplay and stunning visuals, every challenge and failure offers new opportunities to grow and adapt.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Blightstone offers a fresh and engaging take on turn-based strategy with unique classes and satisfying environmental interactions.
The game features a strong tactical foundation, with meaningful choices and a rewarding progression system that keeps players coming back for more.
The art style and atmosphere are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in its dark fantasy world.

Currently, the game lacks content, with only one act available, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after a few runs.
Some players have reported balancing issues, with certain characters feeling underpowered and the game being too easy at times.
As an Early Access title, there are bugs and UI friction that can detract from the gameplay experience, indicating a need for further polish and development.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with a satisfying combat and exploration loop that shows significant potential for future development. While some players noted a lack of polish and depth in certain areas, such as class mechanics and environmental interactions, the tactical elements and unique character abilities contribute to a rewarding experience. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with addictive gameplay and room for growth, making it an appealing choice for fans of roguelikes.
- “Tactical gameplay that makes you feel the odds bending in your favor with each grueling little uphill battle.”
- “Even in early access, Blightstone already shows strong design, clever mechanics, and plenty of room to grow.”
- “Gameplay has so much tactical and strategic depth, and as well as becoming better by obtaining better skills and characters, I noticed I was becoming better by improving as a player too.”
- “There are no class mechanics you can really play around, and the gameplay is stuck at the level of HeroQuest (the 1989 board game).”
- “There is a lot of potential here, but the game doesn't have a lot of mechanics currently.”
- “The gameplay has so much tactical and strategic depth, but it can feel slightly unfair in some situations.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and polished art style, which effectively sets the mood and enhances the overall atmosphere. While the visuals are generally considered beautiful and immersive, some players noted a desire for more animation variation and reported minor graphical hitching during combat. Overall, the artwork and character designs are seen as a significant strength, contributing to a rich and engaging experience.
- “The artwork is absolutely gorgeous - every environment and character feels polished, cozy, and full of personality.”
- “The art style is incredible, the gameplay feels fantastic, and I'm already invested in the story.”
- “Gorgeous visuals, brilliant pacing, deep tactical combat, and a ton of content to explore.”
- “The art style is quite unique and doesn't blend into each other.”
- “Only current complaint is some minor graphical hitching that occurs during some combat mechanics, but other than that this is a major hit.”
- “The UI and art style are pleasing to the eye.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The music in the game is widely praised for its mellow and somber tones, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making even failed attempts feel less frustrating. While it evokes nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles like Diablo, some players noted that it can become repetitive during extended gameplay sessions. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's art style and gameplay effectively, though a few users suggested improvements, such as stopping the music when the game is minimized.
- “The art style sets the mood, and the music is so mellow that even failed runs don't cause anger.”
- “The style is really solid and the music was a nice somber bop, even on the main menu.”
- “The music suits the game perfectly, even if it won’t end up on my Spotify.”
- “The background music can start to feel repetitive over longer runs.”
- “The music reminded me of the first Diablo, which is a good thing (but please make it stop when I tab out of the game, guys!).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story in the game is generally well-received, providing a decent narrative that enhances the rogue-like experience and gives players a sense of purpose beyond mere gameplay mechanics. While some find early missions repetitive, the narrative has enough depth to engage players and tease future developments, making it a compelling aspect of the game. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline and excellent art style contributes to a strong player investment.
- “Excellent roguelite, cool skills and a nice story line.”
- “The story has real pull - there’s enough narrative weight here to give purpose to your runs beyond just numbers going up.”
- “The art style is incredible, the gameplay feels fantastic, and I'm already invested in the story.”
- “Early missions can be repetitive after a few runs.”
- “The story can definitely go places, and the current game teases as such.”
- “Some people do not want to read the story or wait for animations, and just play the core game quickly.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both challenging and rewarding, with some enjoying the motivation to progress through its roguelike elements. However, many express concerns about the slow pace of meta-progression and the limited content, which can make the grinding feel excessive and tedious at times. Overall, while the grind can enhance the experience for some, it may deter others due to its intensity and the current lack of substantial content.
- “A very promising start, I really like the game; fun combination of power, but it may be a bit too grindy.”
- “There's not a huge amount of content right now, and the meta-progression can feel slow and a bit grindy.”
- “As some other folks have mentioned, there really isn't much content here, and the amount of grinding it takes to get some basic upgrades is a bit rough.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its top-notch artwork and immersive gameplay, with elements like dynamic weather conditions, such as fog, enhancing both strategy and overall ambiance.
- “Atmosphere, artwork, and gameplay are really good!”
- “On the flip side, the art and atmosphere are top-notch.”
- “Weather conditions like fog that hide enemy info are an awesome touch, adding strategy and atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as hilarious, indicating that players find the comedic elements to be highly entertaining and effective.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, keeping me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns sprinkled throughout the game.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters and situations is spot on, making every moment a joy to experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, particularly in its well-crafted content from act 1, and express hope that developers will enhance this aspect further to boost overall replay value. The game's roguelike tactical RPG elements contribute to its fun and engaging nature, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The content that the game has, especially in Act 1, is well done and already has high replayability. Overall, it's a very fun roguelike tactical RPG.”
- “I hope the devs focus their efforts more on replay value and content.”
- “This will improve replay value a lot.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing minor UI glitches, indicating that while the game is generally stable, there are occasional issues that may affect the overall user experience.
- “I also encountered a few minor UI glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “There are constant connection issues that disrupt the gameplay experience.”