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Stoneshard capsule

Stoneshard

Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

$24.99Mostly Positive(504)
RPGRoguelikePixel Graphics
Ink Stains GamesFeb 6, 2020

Quick text summary

Stoneshard scored 68/100 on Steam Analyser — Solid for a RPG capsule. Top priority fix: [uniqueness_polish] Replace or supplement the standing mage pose with a visual cue that hints at the hardcore survival or turn-based dungeon identity, such as a wounded mercenary in a grim dungeon setting or a caravan in a dangerous landscape.

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 7/10
  • Title Readability: 7/10
  • Contrast & Color: 7/10
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 6/10
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10
  • Composition: 7/10

Priority fixes

  1. [uniqueness_polish] Replace or supplement the standing mage pose with a visual cue that hints at the hardcore survival or turn-based dungeon identity, such as a wounded mercenary in a grim dungeon setting or a caravan in a dangerous landscape.
  2. [title_readability] Remove or significantly reduce the 'Of Beasts & Sages' subtitle, or integrate it into the logo lockup at a size where it is legible at 231x87, to reduce clutter and strengthen the main title hierarchy.
  3. [contrast_color] Add a rim light or ground shadow beneath the mage to separate the lower body from the dark background and maintain silhouette integrity at tiny size and in grayscale.
  4. [genre_clarity] Introduce a secondary visual element such as a skull, weapon, dungeon architecture, or injury indicator that reinforces the hardcore RPG subgenre rather than leaving it as generic fantasy.

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [feature_communication] In the Character Development section, replace "Experiment with 200+ abilities and 400+ equipment pieces" with 2–3 concrete ability or playstyle examples (e.g., "combine poison damage with defensive blocking, or stack bleed effects with area-of-effect abilities") to demonstrate depth rather than just number inflation.
  2. [uniqueness] Add a sentence in the opening or early detailed description that explicitly positions Stoneshard against comparable roguelikes (e.g., "Unlike roguelikes that reset your entire character, Stoneshard lets you retain learned abilities and loot via your caravan") to clarify what makes it distinct.
  3. [feature_communication] Prominently state upfront that this is an Early Access title and include expected timeline for main story completion, so players understand the scope of unfinished content before purchasing.

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Steam app ID: 625960 · Tags: RPG, Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Survival