If you’re a “give me all the pixel art and turn-based glory” type of person, Forge of the Fae is making a strong case for itself.
Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Datadyne have shared a new trailer showing off more of the game’s Celtic-inspired world, including enemies, boss fights, magical attacks, and a taste of the combat music. An alpha build has also started rolling out to some Kickstarter backers, covering roughly the first third of the game.
What Forge of the Fae is about
Set in a world inspired by 1800s Ireland, Forge of the Fae follows Fiora, a young inventor caught in a growing conflict between humans and the fae. As an ancient power wakes up and tensions rise, Fiora starts pulling at the world’s secrets, with player choices shaping how the story unfolds.
Combat and Puzzles
This is old-school JRPG structure with modern systems bolted on:
- Turn-based combat built around the ARC Crystal System and Adrenaline mechanics (customisable spells and abilities)
- Puzzles and exploration throughout the world, with rewards like items and lore for players who like poking into corners
Demo Available Now
There’s a free demo on Steam if you want to get a feel for it before you depart with your coveted coinage.
Release Window
The announcement material says Forge of the Fae is planned for PC and consoles in 2027. Steam currently lists the release date as “To be announced.”
Game Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Game | Forge of the Fae |
| Developer | Datadyne LLC |
| Publisher | Deck13 Spotlight |
| Genre | JRPG / turn-based RPG |
| Demo | Available on Steam |
| Release | Planned 2027 (PC + consoles); Steam says TBA |
Accessibility Snapshot
Accessibility Snapshot (Updated: 10 March 2026)
| Category | Feature | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Subtitles | Confirmed | Steam lists subtitles support. |
| Language | Interface languages | Confirmed | English, Japanese, German listed. |
| Audio | Full audio | Confirmed | Steam lists full audio support for listed languages. |
| Controls | Remapping | Not Confirmed | Not detailed on Steam store page. |
| Visual | Text size / UI scaling | Not Confirmed | Not detailed on Steam store page. |
| Comfort | Camera shake / motion options | Not Confirmed | Not detailed on Steam store page. |
Forge of the Fae Trailer
TLDR;
- Forge of the Fae is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by 1800s Ireland and Celtic folklore, starring Fiora, a young inventor.
- Turn-based combat uses the ARC Crystal System and Adrenaline mechanics, plus puzzles and exploration.
- A free demo is available now on Steam.
- Target release window is 2027 (Steam currently lists release as TBA).
Stay unruly.
