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Game2025Published by indie.io
Rune Ark
Developer WelesGames
A dark fantasy RPG where Match-3 combat meets dungeon exploration. As a young squire, uncover ancient secrets, forge alliances, and battle eldritch horrors beneath the castle. Your choices shape the fate of the kingdom—will you rise as a hero or succumb to the darkness? From the Steam store page
12 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Jun 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
50
Mixed
6 positive · 6 negative
95% range 25–75%
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| Steam reviews | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Steam's own rating
Mixed
19 of 31 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Mixed reactions: fun match-3 combat but bugs and balance issues frustrate.
Some players enjoy the game's mix of match-3 combat, exploration, and RPG elements, calling it addictive and engaging. One player says it's 'a great mix of atmospheric MATCH 3, fun mechanics, and satisfying grind.' [3][4][6]
However, many criticize bugs that cause softlocks, missing information, and unbalanced gameplay. One player notes 'a serious problem when using Crystal Awakening: if you trigger it during an animation, the game can softlock.' Others mention poor tutorials, unclear crafting, and enemies that heal from spells. [1][7][8][10][11][12]
Praised match-3 combat · atmosphere · enemy design
Criticised bugs · balance issues · poor tutorials
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 12 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
12 of 12 · most liked firstI really tried... but I can't recommend this game. The menu's are rough, there's no information on what and how you can craft. I only figured out how to sell after seeing the store page pre-recording which also showed how to access team members abilities. It's hard to know what equipment you should be using. The battles are not fun and engaging... especially when you get to a very slow enemy and you have to repeat the same thing over and over. Do I think it had potential? Yes, I did want to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun game overall, but there are a few frustrating issues. During combat, the attack animations often interfere with matching crystals, which breaks the flow. There’s also a serious problem when using Crystal Awakening: if you trigger it during an animation, the game can softlock because only one crystal remains on the screen, and if you don’t have enough mana to activate it again, you’re stuck. Since there’s no option to escape from battle, you’re forced to restart the game. Besides that,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is addictive because match-3 is addictive. The problem is that it's still full of bugs. If this was an early access game, I'd give it a positive review; but, despite my many hours of play, I can't recommend it as a full game. There are things that get highlighted when you hover over them, but then clicking on them does nothing. There are clues that it seems you should be able to follow up on--but then, you aren't permitted. If you're on a quest, there's no way to check a journal to see…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Didn't get past the tutorial. Some of the most painfully horrible writing I've ever seen in a game, and good god is there a lot of it. Instant refund for any games that make you a captive audience to Vorgon fantasy fiction.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rune Ark is an ambitious genre hybrid that strives to merge match-3 combat, roguelite dungeon exploration, and a dark fantasy storyline into a cohesive experience, and for the most part it succeeds by embracing the strengths of each element without becoming overcomplicated. Developed by WelesGames and published by indie.io, the game frames its adventure through the perspective of a young squire thrust into a crumbling kingdom where ancient forces are reawakening. Your journey begins within the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rune Ark really surprised me in a good way it’s a great mix of atmospheric MATCH 3, fun mechanics, and satisfying grind. I’ll gladly come back for more runs and can easily recommend it to anyone who enjoys characterful RPGs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Engaging, with interesting art and satisfying exploration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't recommend it now but i do think it can be great. A lot of bugs to fix. Some QOL to add. I don't really know the story since it's bugged.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Świetna gra! Wciągający gameplay, ciekawa fabuła, interesujący system walki oraz bardzo dobra oprawa graficzna. W skrócie: doskonała zabawa na wiele godzin. Polecam :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the enemies design and lore, the combat itself is also an interesting take. It seems simple, but is surprisingly complex
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like what little I played but so so many bugs prevented me from even understanding what was going on
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really unbalanced. You can easily get items to make enemies do 0 dmg. Meny enemies heal from spells making spells pointless. Without high str you have no shot killing mid-late enemies.
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