Forge of the Fae Drops a New Trailer, and This Pixel-Art JRPG Looks Properly Spellbinding

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

Forge of the Fae Trailer

Forge of the Fae Turn Based Thursday Fest TrailerPlays from YouTube

Stay unruly.