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Runehaven

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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Runehaven is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Cikoria Studio and was released on April 20, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Runehaven is an atmospheric first-person roguelike dungeon crawler. Explore eerie, procedurally generated dungeons, battle malicious creatures, solve puzzles, discover hidden secrets, and dodge deadly traps in your quest for survival! Craft unique spells by combining runes with a runic magic system inspired by Arx Fatalis and Ultima. Experience a fully destructible voxel environment. Nearly …

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Innovative and highly enjoyable spellcraft system with a large variety of rune combinations allows for creative and powerful magic builds.
  • Engaging voxel-based destructible environment adds depth to exploration and combat, enhancing immersion and replayability.
  • Atmospheric dungeon crawler with cozy art style, good music, and intuitive combat mechanics that appeal to fans of similar roguelike games.
  • Lack of progression and permanent upgrades after runs reduces replay value, making later playthroughs feel repetitive and less rewarding.
  • Enemy AI and variety are limited, leading to less challenging and sometimes uninteresting combat encounters.
  • Maps are often cramped and repetitive with poor navigation tools, causing players to get lost and experience tedious backtracking.

  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay features satisfying combat and a unique enchantment system involving rune-drawing, with solid core mechanics and a compelling spell system. However, some find the core gameplay loop repetitive and desire more variety in spells, permanent progression, and deeper item combinations to enhance exploration and strategy. Overall, it is fun and engaging but could benefit from added complexity and variety.

    • “The combat is incredibly satisfying, spell mechanics are great, and the generation is solid though could use more variety.”
    • “The game’s standout, unique mechanic is its enchantment system: you can apply buffs to any weapon by literally drawing a rune.”
    • “Core gameplay loop is solid, mechanics are solid.”
    • “When it comes to the gameplay loop, the core mechanic of having to go all the way down and then climb back up felt incredibly tedious.”
    • “I love the gameplay but I wish there was more like a shop or some permanent progression.”
    • “Vendors are less of a mechanic and more of a checkmark.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the unique, cozy art style and voxel-based visuals, while others criticize the outdated map system and lack of terrain updating. Overall, the game’s aesthetic is charming but not focused on high-end graphical fidelity.

    • “It has very unique 3D graphics and it looks nice.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and very cozy.”
    • “I bought this because creating the runes reminded me of Lost Magic, and then I saw it was a roguelike, coupled with nice voxel graphics.”
    • “Graphics: 3/10.”
    • “I love that game but it is clearly not for everyone. If you care about the environment or graphics, sorry but skip this one.”
    • “The map doesn't update to player terrain digging, so you have no clue where you are. When you change Y-levels, the map for that level is completely gone. I would prefer a holographic 3D map or at least a 2D map with a Y-level slider.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some users finding it very well done and atmospheric, while others barely noticed its presence. Overall, it is generally pleasant and complements the game's cozy and immersive vibe.

    • “The music is very well done and really adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The music is also very good!”
    • “Music is pretty easy to vibe to.”
    • “Wait, did this game even have music?”
    • “Music score is weak and unmemorable.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't fit the game's mood.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The story aspect is generally considered very weak or nonexistent, with some users rating it extremely low and expressing a desire for more narrative content and additional character classes to enhance the experience.

    • “No story.”
    • “Story rated 1/10.”
    • “I can't wait to see more of the story and would absolutely love a shield/tank class.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its dark, immersive quality reminiscent of Dark Souls, enhanced by well-crafted music that complements the experience. The game's unique spellcraft system and customizable dungeon crawling further contribute to a captivating and engaging environment.

    • “Phenomenal atmosphere and the spellcraft system is a lot of fun.”
    • “The music is very well done and really adds to the atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is limited, as most content can be experienced in a single run, with only the runes providing some incentive for replays. Overall, it serves as a short-term distraction but lacks lasting replay value, even within the roguelike genre.

    • “You can see practically everything in one run, save for all the runes, and that singlehandedly tanks replayability.”
    • “A good time waster but otherwise there is no replay value even as a roguelike.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding in the game tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need to repeatedly descend and then climb back up. This core gameplay loop can feel exhausting and may require extra attempts or resources to push through.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “When it comes to the gameplay loop, the core mechanic of having to go all the way down and then climb back up felt incredibly tedious.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is well-received, praised for its funny and creative spell combinations, adding an enjoyable and entertaining layer to the experience.

    • “Very funny, a lot of potential.”
    • “The game is fun, no performance issues or bugs, looks gorgeous and you can combine runes to create funny spells.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes strong emotions, with some players feeling deeply moved to the point of tears. Its emotional impact is a significant aspect of the experience.

    • “It made me cry.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization is perceived as aggressive and primarily aimed at generating revenue, giving the impression of a cash grab typical of a developer's first game.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no bugs, glitches, or crashes during play.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without performance issues or bugs, and features impressive visuals.

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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Runehaven is a open world role playing game with fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Runehaven include first-person, indie, roguelite, magic, exploration and others.

Runehaven is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Runehaven.

Runehaven was released on April 20, 2026.

Runehaven was developed by Cikoria Studio.

Runehaven has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Runehaven for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Runehaven is a single player game.

Similar games include Mythic Origins, CaveVox, Delver, Witch Rise, Sunken Shadows and others.