The indie gaming scene is about to get a whole lot darker, sharper, and more tactical. Developer RipRed and publisher indie.io have officially announced that their highly anticipated stylised roguelike RPG, Graphite, is set to launch on Steam on July 27, 2026.

If you’ve been craving a fresh tactical challenge wrapped in a striking, hand-drawn aesthetic, this is one title you’ll want to add to your wishlist immediately.

Step Into a Pen-and-Ink World

Graphite instantly sets itself apart with a gorgeous, high-contrast pen-and-ink art style that feels like a dark graphic novel come to life. But don’t let the monochrome beauty fool you—this world is as brutal as it is beautiful. Players will have to navigate an unforgiving roguelike structure where every decision matters, and death is just another line erased and redrawn.

Master the Timeline

At the heart of Graphite is its unique timeline-based combat system. Forget simple turn-based hacking and slashing. Success in this RPG requires precise manipulation of turn orders, predicting enemy movements, and executing perfectly timed combos. It’s a thinking-player’s roguelike that rewards strategy over brute force.

Play the First Act Right Now!

Can’t wait until July 27 to test your tactical mettle? You don’t have to.

Play It Today: A free playable demo covering the entire first act of the game is available right now on Steam.

This meaty preview gives you full access to the opening hours of the game, letting you master the timeline mechanics, meet the grim inhabitants of its world, and get a true taste of the challenge ahead.

Head over to Steam, download the demo, and prepare to draw your own path to victory.

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