The masters of low-poly surrealism are back to ruin your sleep schedule, and this time, they’ve brought friends.
The world-crafting mavens at developer Lovely Hellplace (the brilliant minds behind the critically acclaimed Dread Delusion) have teamed up yet again with the horror-slingers at publisher DreadXP. Without warning, the duo shadowdropped a free Steam demo for their upcoming dark fantasy RPG, Entropy.
If that surprise drop wasn’t enough to get your blood pumping, they’ve also revealed that we won’t have to wait long for the full nightmare: Entropy is officially slashing its way into Steam Early Access on August 18, 2026.
Welcome to Draenog: A Dying World
Forget flashy, world-ending meteors or sudden nuclear strikes. The post-apocalyptic setting of Entropy is far more depressing and insidious. In this dying age, humanity is simply fading out due to the cruel march of time and an inexplicable global infertility. The remaining pockets of civilisation are squalid, medieval, and ruled by ruthless tyrants.
The game kicks off in a town called Draenog, where your character is in the middle of putting on a theatre performance. Naturally, because this is a Lovely Hellplace game, the play is abruptly interrupted by demons crashing the gates. Armed with nothing but a wooden prop sword, you have to gather your acting troupe and fight for your lives.
“Target enemy limbs, severing and weakening your foes in Entropy’s engrossing tactical turn-based combat… feel free to get creative.”
Classic JRPG Strategy Meets PSX-Style Horror
While Dread Delusion won hearts with its first-person exploration, Entropy pivots into a tactical, turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. It weaves its dark fantasy narrative through a beautifully nostalgic, low-poly PSX aesthetic.
Key Features to Expect:
- Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Command a party of up to six characters. Use strategy to target and sever specific enemy limbs to weaken your foes.
- Disposable Allies: You’ll hire mercenaries to fill out your squad. They are highly expendable—if they fall in battle, just use your hard-earned treasure to hire fresh meat.
- An Expansive Retro World: Travel across an expansive world map, explore towns filled with colourful (and deeply troubled) characters, and hunt for hidden treasures.
- Deep Progression: Level up your party, customise stats, unlock new perks, and gear up with powerful magic and weaponry.
Play the Demo Today!
The surprise Steam demo gives players a unique sneak peek into the opening hours of the game. To keep things fast and fun, the developers have tweaked the demo’s balancing to give players streamlined access to stronger weapons and magic that you’d normally only unlock later in the journey.
If you loved the vibrant, unsettling atmosphere of Dread Delusion and want to see how that signature style translates into a gritty, tactical JRPG wrapper, head over to Steam and download the Entropy demo right now.
Entropy launches into Steam Early Access on August 18, 2026.
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