Blightstone is a dark fantasy turn-based roguelite from developer Unfinished Pixel that left Early Access and hit its full 1.0 launch on October 16, 2026. You lead a small party of heroes escorting the Earthglass Crystal to an infernal rift, fighting through tactical battles to destroy a Demon Overlord and shatter the Blightstone. It is out now on PC via Steam for $15.99.
Who made Blightstone and when did it release?
Blightstone is developed by Unfinished Pixel and published by Unfinished Pixel and Kepler Ghost. It first entered Steam Early Access on January 20, 2026, and reached its full release on October 16, 2026, after months of updates adding heroes, items, and story content.
What kind of game is Blightstone?
It is a tactical turn-based roguelite RPG. You control a party of three to four characters — one of which is the Earthglass Crystal itself, a living party member you must protect. Combat plays out on a gridless map where positioning matters, and each hero gets two action points per turn to move or use skills.
How Blightstone works
Runs are built around roguelite meta-progression: you fight, you die, you unlock new skills and items, and you come back stronger. Between fights you spend resources at campfires for healing and upgrades, recruit new heroes, and build a party composition that can survive the next act. Dynamic environments — tall grass for cover, shifting weather — change how each battle unfolds.
Getting started
Pick your starting heroes, learn each one’s two-action-point rhythm, and treat the crystal as the thing you are really defending. Early runs are about learning enemy patterns; later runs are about chaining skills and loot. For a deeper walkthrough see our Blightstone tips guide, check platform and playtime details in is Blightstone on Switch, PS5, and Xbox, browse games like Blightstone, or get quick answers in our Blightstone questions FAQ.