Press kit
Dreadstone Keep
A turn-based tactical roguelike set in a cursed fortress ruled by dark powers.
Developer: Crit42 Studio Release: 11/27/2025
Quick facts
- Developer
- Crit42 Studio
- Release date
- 11/27/2025
- Platforms
- PC - Steam
History
Released in 2025 with post-launch patches and DLC support focused on long-term replayability.
Press notes
Overview
Dreadstone Keep is a turn-based tactical roguelike where each run asks players to shape a build, route through castle layers, and defeat major boss entities controlling the fortress. The game focuses on strategic pacing, path commitment, and adaptation through high-variance upgrade combinations.
Key points for coverage
- Tactical combat with deliberate pacing, spatial control, and turn-by-turn planning.
- Build diversity driven by broad upgrade combinations and run-defining synergies.
- Route choice between upper and lower keep branches with different encounter profiles.
- Ongoing support through patches and DLC content.
Editorial angles
- Good fit for tactical roguelike audiences seeking compact but replay-heavy sessions.
- Coverage potential around run-routing decisions and build experimentation.
- Pixel-art presentation and dark-fantasy tone support strong visual storytelling in videos.
Official links
- Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2296120/Dreadstone_Keep/
- Steam news feed: https://store.steampowered.com/feeds/news/app/2296120/?l=english&cc=US
- Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wytu_LYKuGQ
- SteamDB: https://steamdb.info/app/2296120/
External coverage
- Splattercatgaming gameplay feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Nm4r9gVO8
- Irmaos Piologo quick review: https://www.irmaospiologo.com.br/post/dreadstone-keep-steam-review-r%C3%A1pido
- Creator first-look gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJhKGA2x3E
Contact
Press inquiries: crit42studio@gmail.com
