Welcome, Ace!
In a world ravaged by a mysterious calamity, the Belfry stands as humanity’s last remaining refuge, sheltering those within from the mysteries and dangers that loom beyond its walls. The Aces are the Belfry’s deathless defenders with the strength and skill to defend .
Explore, fight, and grow stronger – together. Your journey as an Ace is just beginning …
About Towerborne
Towerborne is a co-op brawler RPG adventure where you step into the role of an Ace. The world is vast, dangerous, and full of mystery and treasure. With your loyal Umbra companion by your side, you’ll team up with fellow Aces to take on perilous missions and defend the last bastion of civilization. The game’s hex-based map invites you to explore at your own pace, unlocking new tiles, missions, and secrets with each run. Whether you’re battling powerful enemies, uncovering hidden treasures, or venturing into handcrafted dungeons, Towerborne offers endless opportunities for discovery, making every session feel fresh and rewarding.
Monsters, Mysteries – and Loot
In venturing beyond the Belfry, the thrill of exploration and combat is complemented by meaningful progression. Towerborne’s gameplay draws inspiration from iconic side-scrolling brawlers, blending familiar couch-co-op feels with a deeply customizable and modern action RPG core. Discover new gear, unlock powerful abilities, and grow stronger with every mission. The loop is simple yet satisfying—face deadly foes, gather treasures, and upgrade your character to take on even greater challenges.
Intricate + Intuitive Combat
Towerborne delivers fast, fluid combat that’s easy to pick up, yet rewards players who dig into its combo-based systems. You can jump right in with light and heavy attacks, or experiment with chaining devastating combos and focus skills for more strategic takedowns. With four distinct weapon classes—gauntlets, war clubs, dual daggers, and sword and shield—each offering unique moves and playstyles, there’s always a new way to approach combat. Whether you prefer to mash buttons or master complex combos, Towerborne ensures every fight feels dynamic and satisfying.
Play Your Way
In Towerborne, customization is all about creating an Ace that reflects your personal style, both in combat and appearance. You’ll have the freedom to mix and match gear, abilities, and Umbra companions to tailor your playstyle. Whether you want to focus on heavy-hitting attacks, swift combos, or strategic ability use, there’s a setup for everyone. On top of that, you can customize your character’s look with endless options for armor, weapons, and more—ensuring your Ace stands out in every battle. As you progress, new options will unlock, letting you evolve both your strategy and your style with every run.
How to Play Towerborne Early Access on Steam
Step 1 is to purchase a Founder’s Pack – but don’t worry, being a Founder isn’t just early access to the game; Founders will also unlock exclusive cosmetics, Umbra skins, and monthly rewards. These packs are designed to offer unique customization options for your Ace and will carry over to future releases. In terms of the game itself, we’ve packed a lot into our Early Access build; In Early Access, players get to experience the full core game loop, including missions, combat, and exploration. You’ll engage in dozens of hours of gameplay, experimenting with different weapon classes and Umbra companions.
The launch of Towerborne in Early Access is a major milestone for our team. From day one, we designed this game to be a free-to-play experience, built with Early Access in mind, allowing us to gather feedback from players and refine every aspect of the game.
We chose Steam Early Access for two main reasons: first, it offers the ideal space for a studio like ours to gather feedback and iterate quickly. Second, starting with Steam helps us build a solid foundation before expanding to the larger, global audience that comes with Xbox Game Preview (in early 2025).
For those of you who choose to become Founders, we’re excited to build, refine, and realize this game’s potential alongside you. And for those waiting for the full game launch, we can’t wait to deliver a polished, refined experience—shaped in part by the feedback from our Founders.
Shaping Towerborne, Together
Since our initial concept pitch years ago, we’ve been committed to making Towerborne a fair and fun free-to-play experience. The only things you’ll ever pay for — if you choose — will be cosmetic items and convenience features, never anything tied to power progression. Our goal is to delight you with what we build and enhance your gameplay, without compromising fairness.
At Stoic, we’re incredibly fortunate to have forged a special bond with those of you who’ve played our games. Our first IP, Banner Saga, was a labor of love—a journey fueled by our passion to create and your eagerness to experience it.
With Towerborne, we’ve brought that same dedication into every aspect of the game, staying true to the spirit that defines Stoic. Steam Early Access is just the beginning of this exciting adventure. We’ve crafted something we’re incredibly proud of, but it’s your support that makes it all possible.
Now, after years of hard work, we’re handing this world over to you. From here, it only grows bigger and better, and we can’t wait to see how you shape the future of Towerborne.