Slained
Slained is a fictional action role-playing video game developed by Emberlight Studio and released in 2022. Set in the ruined kingdom of Ashara, the game follows a lone hunter who traverses interconnected regions to lift a curse known as the Slain. The title’s wordplay on slain suggests the central theme of confronting death and redemption. The game emphasizes a blend of melee combat, occult magic, and stealth.
In gameplay terms, Slained is presented from a third-person perspective, with a non-linear world that includes
Development and release details indicate that Slained was announced in 2020 and developed with a stylized
Reception of Slained noted praise for its art direction, world design, and combat depth, while also pointing
Legacy-wise, Slained contributed to discussions on indie production pipelines and non-linear storytelling in action RPGs. It