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Released Sep 10, 2026 $19.99 Very Positive Counts toward your Steam games

Effulgence RPG

By Andrei Fomin

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Reviews 75 Very Positive
Players now 0 Peak today 0
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About Effulgence RPG

Effulgence RPG is a game tagged Party-Based RPG, Turn-Based Combat and Retro by Andrei Fomin, released Sep 10, 2026. It has 75 Steam reviews (Very Positive). The Steam games most like it include Crescent Arcania, Venaitura and Galdromeda.

Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG where symbols form 3D visuals. Enemies are more than obstacles - they ARE the resource 💀. Destroy them to forge better gear!
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Everything Steam lists for Effulgence RPG · record updated 13 hours ago

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Overview

App ID3302080
Release dateSep 10, 2026
Last change number40217733
Last record update13 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
Andrei Fomin
Publisher
Andrei Fomin
Steam profile
Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
Technologies
Unity detected

Platforms

Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Controller
Full support

Features

7
Single-playerFull controller supportSteam CloudSteam Trading CardsSteam AchievementsStatsFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$19.99
On sale0 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$19.99Oct 23, 2026
Checked11 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Patch notes

8
  1. Sep 28, 2026 Update 28804: XyComb Fixes and Better Resupply

    This update addresses several issues reported by players:XyComb: Fixed several issues that could leave the game stuck during a turn.Retry after a loss: You can now retry XyComb immediately after losing or drawing, without fighting another …

  2. Sep 4, 2026 Update 28801

    Release Candidate UpdateAdded the ability to rename heroes.Added Veteran Run and Master Mode for additional playthroughs.Fixed several XyComb AI issues with card abilities and blocked glyphs.Fixed an ambiguous HACK puzzle case with odd-len…

  3. Jul 22, 2026 Localization Fixes and Development Update

    ▓▒░ This update fixes a major mix-up between the Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese translations. Going through all affected text was a large and painstaking task, but the localization should now be much more consistent.▓▒░ I have …

  4. May 11, 2026 HACK Mode + Glyph Rendering Fix = Update 9602

    New feature: HACK modeWhen bosses die and fall apart into symbols, hidden code words can appear in the battle background.Open HACK mode, find a code word, decode it with the current filter, and run a patch.Patches are useful combat effects…

  5. Jan 1, 2026 Effulgence RPG Big Update 9600 (Milestone #1)

    Effulgence RPG Big Update 9600 (Milestone #1)Important: this update touches a lot of systems, so old saves won’t carry over — you’ll need to start a new game. Sorry for the inconvenience.New combat location "Old Station". Tentacle-like gra…

  6. Dec 30, 2025 Pre-release build of the major update - looking for feedback

    I'm rolling out the major update a bit early so I can calmly catch issues and ship hotfixes before January 2. Important: This update includes many changes, so old saves are not compatible - you'll need to start a new run. Sorry for the inc…

  7. Dec 23, 2025 Animated Profile Frame is Live + Jan 2 Update Preview

    Happy holidays!The Animated Profile Frame for Effulgence RPG is now available in the Steam Points Shop.I'm also pushing toward a major update on January 2. The highlights:10+ weapon twists: I'm making sure every weapon has a gameplay hook,…

  8. Dec 12, 2025 Update (301) is live!

    I'm happy to share a small update for Effulgence RPG (301):Hero position swapping in combat. You can now swap the active hero's position with another hero during battle. Swapping adds PING (delay until the next turn). The PING cost for swa…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
25588569publicSep 28, 2026

Packages & DLC

DLCs

1
IDNamePrice (US)
4093000 Not on the store yet —

Depots

Depots

1
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
3302081 — All 207.3 MB 92.4 MB 5282730329955648044

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 25588569 Sep 28, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/Effulgence

Launch options

1
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
Effulgence.exe All

Cloud saves

Space per player9.5 MB
Filesup to 100
Save locations1
RootPathPatternSystems
WinAppDataLocalLowAndrei Fomin/Effulgence*.jsonAll

News

  1. Sep 26, 2026 · Community Announcements Some Effulgence RPG Bosses Are Back -> In DUHASM

    I've started working on a new game - DUHASM.If you played Effulgence RPG, you may recognize some familiar creatures: I've brought several of its bosses into a new first-person 3D world built from tex…

  2. Sep 14, 2026 · Community Announcements Effulgence RPG has joined Steam Party-Based RPG Fest!

    Effulgence RPG has joined Steam Party-Based RPG Fest!Build your party, turn enemies into resources, and explore a world made of symbols.The 25% launch discount is still live!I'm also working on the f…

  3. Sep 10, 2026 · Community Announcements Effulgence RPG 1.0 is out now!

    Effulgence RPG has officially left Early Access and reached version 1.0!Thank you to everyone who played, tested, reported bugs, and helped shape the game during Early Access.The full adventure is no…

  4. Sep 1, 2026 · Community Announcements Play the 1.0 Release Candidate now!

    Effulgence RPG 1.0 is almost here - the official release is on September 10.But Early Access owners can start playing the 1.0 Release Candidate right now and help me with the final testing before rel…

  5. Aug 30, 2026 · Community Announcements Effulgence RPG 1.0 launches September 10

    Effulgence RPG will leave Early Access and launch its 1.0 version on September 10!The game has grown a lot during Early Access. The first Early Access release was around 1–1.5 hours long. Version 1.0…

  6. Apr 20, 2026 · Community Announcements A sketch of the lower half. What kind of front part would fit this boss best?

    Made a fun sketch of the lower half of the final boss for my ASCII game. The motion is fully procedural. Everything is calculated in real time.Does the movement look interesting?Now I need to make th…

  7. Mar 19, 2026 · Community Announcements Effulgence RPG is 20% off and still at its Early Access price

    If you checked Effulgence RPG during the previous sale but decided to wait, now is a good time to look again.The game is now more polished, with major performance improvements, a new custom font, and…

  8. Feb 4, 2026 · Community Announcements Engine Upgrade: 50–100% Faster + New Fonts & Display Modes

    Over the last month I've been working on a serious low-level refactor of the Effulgence RPG engine.The game might look almost the same at first glance but under the hood, a lot has changed. The goal …

  9. Dec 15, 2025 · Community Announcements Cloud Saves, Player Stats, and the First Achievements Are Live

    Hello everyone!I've just pushed a small "systems" update focused on infrastructure features that will keep getting expanded on the road to 1.0. What's new:⚙ Steam Cloud Save is now enabled.This is th…

  10. Dec 10, 2025 · Community Announcements Steam Trading Cards and Animated Profile Background are live

    You can now collect Steam Trading Cards for Effulgence RPG and craft a badge with ASCII-themed profile rewards.Playing the game will drop cards that you can turn into a badge, emoticons, and profile …

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