A downloadable game for Windows

Discover a Cursed World of Mystery and Magic

Awaken as Ruby in a shadowy realm where ancient portals hide dark secrets. Your mother vanished long ago. Now fragmented memories lead you beneath the fortress of Vianden into worlds twisted by witchcraft. Face hooded cultists casting spells. Battle skeletons rising from the ground. Dodge possessed birds in the gloom. Collect glowing XP orbs from defeated foes to grow stronger, and purchase upgrades from your ol' pal, Skully the barman.


Gameplay That Hooks You In

Explore hand-built levels packed with puzzles and perils. Leap platforms, blast enemies with magic flames, and discover secrets. Each realm brings fresh challenges. Green swamps ooze with toxic sludge. Orange factories rumble with crushers and blades. Blue depths demand swimming through hidden caves. Pink alien zones twist with bizarre life.

Progression and Allies

Gather upgrade points from blue orbs dropped by enemies or hidden sacks. Spend them at Skully's shop. This skeleton bartender becomes your buddy. He pops up on screens with tips and upgrades like extra health or faster shots. Level up to tackle tougher spots. Feel Ruby grow from lost explorer to realm-shaking force.

  • Custom upgrades fit your playstyle. Go for speed, agility or raw power.
  • Friendly skeletons add light moments in the dark world.
  • Replay levels for missed collectibles. Chase full completion.

Why Dive Into Ruby's Realms?

This indie gem mixes metroidvania exploration with puzzle platforming. Short levels keep the pace snappy. The story pulls you in with family ties and twists. Pixel art shines in moody realms. Soundtrack swells with mystery. Perfect for quick sessions or deep dives. Join Ruby's quest. Wishlist today and step through the portal.


Published 23 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
Authorthisisneat
GenrePlatformer
Tags2D, Metroidvania, Pixel Art, Retro
LinksSteam

Download

Download
Ruby_Demo_25-09-05.zip 149 MB

Install instructions

To run the demo, extract the zip file and run Ruby.exe.

The full version will be released on Steam on September 29!

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That looks cool!

Thanks!