58 BC. The Roman Republic is fracturing. But beneath the politics, a far older war is about to ignite.
From Gamera Interactive — the creators of Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms — comes Aeterna: Curse of the First King, a gripping story-driven isometric action-RPG blending soulslike combat, free-roaming exploration, and local co-op. Set during the turbulent final years of the Republic, this isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a revelation: everything the history books recorded was only half the story.
The War History Never Wrote
You play as a member of the Custodes Umbrae — a secret order founded by Romulus himself, charged with protecting Rome from threats the Senate would never dare acknowledge. For centuries they stood watch. Now their vigil is ending.
Amulius, the banished First King of Alba Longa, condemned by the god Mars to a half-existence between worlds, is breaking free. His cult — the Veritas Obscura — has infiltrated the highest ranks of power, and as Rome’s great generals clash on the battlefield, something ancient is stirring in the shadows.
Your mission: recover five lost artefacts, seal the breach, and stop Amulius from returning in full. But as you’ll discover, the line between saviour and usurper blurs fast — and the gods have their own agendas.
Soulslike Edge, Roman Heart
Aeterna takes the punishing, precise combat of modern soulslike design and anchors it in a vivid, historically inspired world:
- Tough, Tactical Real-Time Combat — every strike matters. Timing, positioning, and loadout decide life and death. Deflect, dodge, and strike with purpose against corrupted soldiers, mythic beasts, and forgotten guardians
- Free Exploration Across a Shattered World — traverse the Republic, Greece, and barbarian lands. Follow the main quest or vanish into the wilderness; every region holds ruins, secrets, and threats waiting to be uncovered
- Deep, Meaningful Progression — master 14 distinct disciplines, seek the blessings of 10 Roman deities, and shape your fighting style. Level cap sits at 30 — quality over endless grinding
- Fight Together — Local Co-Op — brave the darkness alone or with a friend. Every quest, every battle, every revelation can be shared side-by-side
- Companions with Purpose — recruit up to six unique allies, each with their own past, personality, and combat style. Forge bonds, make choices that shift their loyalty, and see how the story changes
Where History Meets Myth
Aeterna doesn’t just sit history alongside fantasy — it weaves them together. Real-world figures appear alongside creatures from legend; the political collapse of the late Republic provides the backdrop for a supernatural war that history has erased. Every location balances recognisable architecture with something uncanny — places where the veil between our world and something older has grown thin.
The world responds to your choices. Decisions shift faction standing, alter the landscape, and determine which allies stand — or fall — by your side.
Coming to PC & Xbox — Wishlist Now
Aeterna: Curse of the First King is launching on Steam, GOG, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release date still to be revealed. The store pages are live — add it to your wishlist to catch every update as it lands.
The Truth Is Buried. Will You Dig It Up?
Rome didn’t fall only to armies and ambition. It fell to secrets. Aeterna asks: what if the emperors rose to power not just to rule — but to hide the truth? What if the greatest threat to civilisation was never conquered — only imprisoned?
Step into the light. Or into the shadow. The First King is waking.
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