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Ruins of Albion

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure.

What works

  • Satisfying and fluid combat
  • Free to play with no microtransactions
  • Appealing art style and music
  • Procedurally generated levels with varied enemies
  • Good challenge and replayability for a short game

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length and limited content
  • Repetitive gameplay and procedural maps
  • Lack of story and narrative depth
  • No controller support or key rebinding
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported

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Ruins of Albion: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Last update: 24/08/2026