If you love adorable dragons, cosy vibes, and satisfying strategy gameplay, we have some fantastic news for you. Monster Couch has officially announced that Flamecraft—the digital adaptation of the critically acclaimed, fan-favourite tabletop board game—is officially making its way to Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch!
To celebrate the console announcement, a free playable demo is live right now across every single platform: Steam, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch!
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the original board game or a newcomer looking for your next cosy gaming obsession, here is everything you need to know about Flamecraft and what you can test out in the new demo.
What is Flamecraft?
Set in a vibrant, enchanting world illustrated by Sandara Tang, Flamecraft is a cosy turn-based strategy game for 1 to 5 players.
You take on the role of a Flamekeeper, living in a whimsical town where magic is part of daily life. Your mission? Help tiny, hard-working Artisan Dragons and local shopkeepers delight the townspeople with their unique crafts. From baking sweet treats at Drake of Cakes to gathering iron at Gnome Depot or brewing magic at Draconic Tonic, you’ll place dragons, gather resources, and cast enchantments to create powerful ability combos.
Your ultimate goal is to earn reputation points and claim the prestigious title of Master of Flamecraft.
What’s Included in the Free Demo?
Available to download right now on Steam, Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, the free demo gives players a generous taste of the dragon-filled magic ahead of the full launch:
- Learn the Ropes: A fully narrated tutorial voiced by Becca Scott guides first-time Flamekeepers through the core gameplay mechanics.
- Explore the Town: Visit a curated selection of the town’s unique 3D-animated shops and meet cheerful Artisan and Fancy Dragons.
- Test Your Skills Against AI: Play solo against computer-controlled bot opponents across three distinct difficulty settings.
- Gather Your Friends: Try out local multiplayer with up to five players on one screen—perfect for a casual game night!
What to Expect in the Full Release
While the demo provides a rich taste of local and solo play, the full release of Flamecraft will pack even more content for strategy fans, including:
- Over 70 animated dragons with distinct crafts and cute animations.
- 30 unique shops to visit and customise.
- Original Campaign Mode: Experience a story-driven single-player campaign built specifically for the digital edition.
- Full Online Multiplayer: Matchmaking modes (short, long, and custom games) to play with friends or Flamekeepers around the globe.
- Whimsical Original Score: Composed by Pawe? Górniak (Wingspan, Quilts and Cats of Calico).
How to Play the Demo Today
The demo went live on July 28 at 8 AM PDT / 5 PM CEST, so you don’t have to wait! Head over to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam, search for Flamecraft, and download the free demo to start enchanting shops today.
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