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The Backworld: Prologue
Experience a non-linear turn-based horror RPG. Navigate through eerie corridors and surreal dimensions, while battling and evading terrifying monsters. Grow stronger by exploring every corner, not grinding battles. Forge your own path to find new colorful worlds, and decide the fate of the universe.
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Experience a non-linear turn-based horror RPG. Navigate through eerie corridors and surreal dimensions, while battling and evading terrifying monsters. Grow stronger by exploring every corner, not grinding battles. Forge your own path to vibrant colorful worlds, and decide the fate of the universe.
Navigating the overworld is very dynamic! Hit enemies with your bat, avoid traps, stealth by enemies, and fight big bosses with multiple phases in the overworld as well as in the combat screen!
Go where you want, only gated by various ability unlocks. You also get stronger from exploring to find equipment, experience points, and pets.
Gain advantages through gameplay elements in the overworld and avoid dangerous enemies to survive. Enemies have their own particular behaviors in and out of combat.
Items you discover grant unique abilities in battle, allowing for flexible customization. Companions and pets each have a special battle mechanic that modifies how combat plays out.
An Engaging Overworld, Battle or Escape!
Navigating the overworld is very dynamic! Hit enemies with your bat, avoid traps, stealth by enemies, and fight big bosses with multiple phases in the overworld as well as in the combat screen!
Exploration Focused, No Grind!
Go where you want, only gated by various ability unlocks. You also get stronger from exploring to find equipment, experience points, and pets.
Fierce Enemies, In and Out of Combat!
Gain advantages through gameplay elements in the overworld and avoid dangerous enemies to survive. Enemies have their own particular behaviors in and out of combat.
Deep Customization, Equipment, Companions, and Pets!
Items you discover grant unique abilities in battle, allowing for flexible customization. Companions and pets each have a special battle mechanic that modifies how combat plays out.
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Numor Games
- Brazilian rating
- 14
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Content warning
- It's got some gore, but since the game is made in a cartoon style it isn't super extreme.
- Features
- Single-player, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Support
- [email protected]
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Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Backworld: Prologue free to play?
Yes, The Backworld: Prologue is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Backworld: Prologue?
The Backworld: Prologue is a Indie, RPG, Strategy game.
Who developed The Backworld: Prologue?
The Backworld: Prologue was developed by Numor Games and published by Numor Games.
What platforms does The Backworld: Prologue support?
Available on Steam for Windows.