Limited-Time Sale: Save 50% on Arhaekon and Forgotton Anne

Looking for something new to play this October? We have some good news for you!‍

Arhaekon and Forgotton Anne are both 50% off on the Microsoft Store, so it's a good time to check them out.

Here's a closer look at both games to help you decide which one's worth picking up.

Arhaekon: A Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler With No Second Chances

Arhaekon is a turn-based roguelike RPG where every dungeon run tests your tactical limits. Build your squad, find broken team synergies, and dive into dungeons for loot. Just don’t get too attached to your units because permadeath means they’re GONE gone! Every run is a gamble, and one bad move could cost you big time.  

Units, Survival, and Permadeath

Arhaekon features 12 units across four classes, each offering different abilities and ways to approach combat. You'll need to consider how your units complement one another, which abilities work well together, and whether your team can handle different enemy encounters.

Here's what you can expect from the squad-building system:

• 12 units across four classes: Experiment with different team compositions to find effective ability combinations.
• Health, sanity, and corruption: Keep track of your units' condition as they take damage and deal with corruption throughout their expeditions.
• Refugee camp: Recover surviving units, improve your facilities, and prepare your squad for the next run.
• Permadeath: Lose a unit in battle, and they're gone for good.

In most RPGs, losing a battle means reloading your save and trying again. In Arhaekon, losing a valuable unit can affect your next dungeon run, especially if your strategy depended on that character's abilities.

It's the kind of system that makes you reconsider whether one more encounter is worth the risk.

Dungeon Exploration and Strategy

Arhaekon's dungeons are procedurally generated, so you can't rely on memorizing the same layouts every time you play.

The game features 14 themed regions, each with its own enemies, environments, and lore. You'll also encounter four bosses with unique mechanics that require more than simply repeating your usual attacks.

As you explore, you'll find resources and equipment that can help strengthen your squad.

Some of the things you'll encounter include:

• Randomized dungeon layouts that keep each expedition unpredictable.
• Equipment augments that let you improve your units.
• Crafting recipes and ritual rites that support your progression.
• Lore pages that reveal more about the game's dark fantasy world.
• Boss encounters that test your squad composition and combat strategy.

There's also a good amount of experimentation involved. You might find a combination of abilities that works particularly well against one group of enemies, only to discover that it isn't nearly as effective against another.

Who should play Arhaekon?

Arhaekon is a good fit if you enjoy:

• Tactical RPGs where positioning and ability combinations matter.
• Roguelikes with permadeath and meaningful consequences.
• Experimenting with different squad compositions.
• Difficult combat that rewards planning rather than button-mashing.
• Dark fantasy settings with challenging enemies and bosses.

If you enjoy games that make you work for every victory, Arhaekon has plenty to offer. With the October promotion underway, you can get Arhaekon 50% off on the Microsoft Store while the deal lasts.

Forgotton Anne: Explore the World of Forgotten Objects and Find a Way Home

If you enjoy story-driven adventures, Forgotton Anne combines clever puzzles with a mystery surrounding a rebellion in a world where forgotten belongings come to life.

You play as Anne, an enforcer tasked with stopping the rebellion and maintaining order in the Forgotten Lands. But as she uncovers why the Forgotlings are fighting against their ruler, Bonku, she begins to question his rule and the mission she's been sent to carry out.

Make Decisions Through Dialogue and Anima

In Forgotton Anne, dialogue choices shape your interactions with characters, while puzzles challenge you to use Anima, the energy that powers machinery and sustains the Forgotlings. You can use it to solve puzzles and activate mechanisms, but draining Anima from a Forgotling takes away its life force.

Hand-Drawn Animation and an Orchestral Soundtrack

The game uses traditional hand-drawn animation, with expressive characters and detailed environments that give the game the look of an animated film. Cinematic cutscenes and fully voiced dialogue bring the characters and story to life, while the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra’s soundtrack adds to the atmosphere of the Forgotten Lands.

Puzzle-Solving and Platforming

You'll do more than just follow the story in Forgotton Anne. Jump across rooftops, navigate industrial structures, and figure out how to use Anima to get machinery working and open up new paths. As Anne gains new movement abilities, you'll unlock more areas to explore and face puzzles that put both your platforming skills and problem-solving to the test.

Why play Forgotton Anne?

You'll probably enjoy Forgotton Anne if you like:

• Story-driven games with meaningful dialogue choices.
• Hand-drawn animation and distinctive art direction.
• Puzzle-platformers that aren't overly demanding.
• Games with memorable characters and unusual settings.
• Narrative adventures that explore moral dilemmas.

If you're looking for something more relaxed than a combat-heavy RPG but still want a story that gives you something to think about, Forgotton Anne is a solid choice. And with the October sale underway, you can get Forgotton Anne for 50% off on the Microsoft Store while the deal lasts.

Two Games, Half the Price. What's Your Pick?

Ready to put your tactical skills to the test in Arhaekon? Or would you rather uncover the secrets of the Forgotten Lands in Forgotton Anne?

Grab Arhaekon or download Forgotten Anne while the deals last!