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Project Thea

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62%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
gameplay, story
74% User Score Based on 35 reviews

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Project Thea is a single player survival role playing game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Eerie Forest Studio and was released on November 20, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A dark, strategy-survival RPG blending retro-futuristic urban fantasy with Slavic folklore. Rebuild your colony, explore the post-apocalyptic wasteland, and engage in tactical card-based combat. Immerse yourself in a story-rich adventure with branching narratives.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a rich and immersive world with deep lore connected to Slavic mythology and a post-apocalyptic setting that is engaging for fans of the series.
  • Combat features a unique, tactical card-based system with many build and strategic options, retaining the core Thea mechanics while adding new elements like deck synergy and party strategy.
  • Crafting, exploration, and settlement management provide satisfying gameplay loops with survival and RPG progression elements, supporting replayability and player choice.
  • The art style, especially character designs, is divisive and often considered outdated, less polished, or lacking the charm of previous Thea titles.
  • The combat system and overall mechanics are viewed by some as less dynamic, overly complex, or unbalanced compared to prior games, reducing player agency and strategic depth.
  • Being in early access, the game suffers from bugs, content scarcity, balance issues, and some frustrating UI or performance problems that affect the experience for some players.
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay builds on previous entries with familiar yet refreshed mechanics, including cards, tech trees, and deeper quests, offering a strategic and replayable experience. While it maintains solid core systems and worldbuilding, some find the combat overly complex and the overall gameplay loop somewhat mediocre without standout innovations. Fans of RPGs, crafting, and card mechanics will likely appreciate its depth and evolution.

    • “The worldbuilding is interesting, the core mechanics are solid, the quests are deeper and more fleshed-out than I thought they'd be at this stage.”
    • “Looks really promising after the first 3 hours - fun, keeps the strengths of Thea 1 & 2 while offering a different setting, new mechanics and lots of other things to explore.”
    • “I played a little bit but this has potential. Maybe the graphics are not what I like, but gameplay is a different story. I think this game will consume a lot of my time :) Good job MuHa Games, I like what you are doing!”
    • “It's mediocre at best, without anything to hook the audience with or wow us with mechanically.”
    • “Such a shame, since I was actually looking forward to seeing the settlement mechanics overhauled.”
    • “Yes, there are cards, tiles, and party mechanics with stats on a page but that's where the similarities seem to end.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the unique and fitting art style for the game's world, while others find character designs outdated or unappealing. Overall, the visual presentation is considered decent, though not universally loved or as polished as previous installments in the series.

    • “The graphics in Thea: The Shattering remain the best of the franchise, but these are decent.”
    • “The game's cover illustration is a good example of professional colouring, which elevates the graphics and game feel by a mile.”
    • “The vibe and pacing are convincing, and I like the art style.”
    • “That art style can still work for this type of world, but this one looks old and outdated.”
    • “There is no reason to not allow reduced graphics settings.”
    • “And then a personal gripe, I do not like the art style of the characters.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its rich worldbuilding, engaging post-apocalyptic fantasy setting, and deep, well-developed quests that feel both familiar and fresh. Although the game is still in early access with room for improvement, the lore continuity and humorous references add depth, making it promising and immersive for fans.

    • “Been a fan of the lore, and jumping into this apocalyptic world where it still has connection really makes the storytelling good.”
    • “The worldbuilding is interesting, the core mechanics are solid, the quests are deeper and more fleshed-out than I thought they'd be at this stage.”
    • “I like how much story and content went into making this!”
    • “I thought I could just progress through the storyline and ignore inability to fight roaming parties, just let the project deal with them, but alas I cannot because the game is stuck on continuous animation of the combat and alt+f4 is the only cure.”
    • “The game is in an “advanced” early access stage, and clearly, there's still room to improve and expand the story and replayability.”
    • “The setting is post-apocalyptic with lots of fantasy elements, and it seems like there is a bit of lore that transferred over from the last Thea game, without actually affecting the story that much.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music, blending Slavic folklore themes with synthwave and electro influences, is highly praised for enhancing the immersive experience. It effectively complements the art and narrative, creating a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a fusion between Fallout, Shadowrun, and Stalker.

    • “This game's music is superb, the art and menus are visually appealing, the writing is great, and all together makes for an immersive experience from the get-go.”
    • “The lore is still great, and still around Slavic folklore, served by new music close to the synthwave genre.”
    • “It is like Fallout, Shadowrun, and STALKER had a baby after a party with lots of vodka in the old Soviet bloc, to the tune of electro music.”
    • “The lore is still great, and still around Slavic folklore, but the new music leans heavily into the synthwave genre, which feels out of place.”
    • “The soundtrack feels like a strange mix of Fallout, Shadowrun, and Stalker, combined with electro music that doesn't fit the old Soviet block atmosphere.”
    • “The electro music style used in the game clashes with the established themes and detracts from the immersive experience.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strategic and replayable gameplay, though as it is in an advanced early access stage, there is still potential to enhance the story and overall replayability.

    • “Strategic, replayable gameplay.”
    • “The game is in an 'advanced' early access stage, and clearly, there's still room to improve and expand the story and replayability.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is subtle and nostalgic, featuring clever references to previous titles that fans appreciate. These light-hearted nods contribute to a familiar yet fresh experience, enhancing the overall charm without overwhelming the gameplay.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates good stability with no major bugs reported, though a few minor glitches were noted. Overall, it runs smoothly without significant issues.

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Project Thea is a survival role playing game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy and science fiction themes.

Project Thea is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing Project Thea.

Project Thea was released on November 20, 2025.

Project Thea was developed by Eerie Forest Studio.

Project Thea has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Project Thea is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Thea 2: The Shattering, Thea: The Awakening, Disciples: Liberation, Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game, As We Descend and others.