The inspiration for video games can be as varied as the people who make them. Sometimes, though, you just have to look at the life you’ve lived, or that others have lived, to get the idea you need. In Graphite, the tactical Roguelike RPG by RipRed and Indie.Io, you’ll feel like you’re a kid again, inking ideas in a notebook before seeing them brought to life and then watching their stories unfold. The title has officially dropped on Steam, which means you can start the first of many adventures today! Here’s a synopsis of the game alongside its launch trailer:

“Graphite is a roguelike RPG that refuses to choose between spectacle and substance, where the RPG elements run as deep as the tactical systems that surround them. The handcrafted pen-and-ink world, the emotional weight of the story, and the tactical depth of its combat were built as one cohesive vision by a small team determined to honour both.

Spread across four acts, the seven heroes are parts of a whole, each carrying a distinct backstory, personality, and reason to fight. Players must invest in the relationships between them, deepening bonds across the journey to unlock new story and progression. Their paths converge toward a truth that only becomes clear the longer you play.”

Here are some other key features for you to check out in the game:

Seven Heroes: Seven playable pen-and-ink heroes, each with a distinct personality, playstyle, and narrative arc across four acts

Bond System: Deepen relationships with party members across the journey to unlock new story and progression

Four Acts: Each act spans 15 days, with possible loops and a climactic fourth act that push every run further than the last, making every decision count from the first card drawn.

Timeline Combat: Timeline-based tactical combat with a Break system that rewards reading enemy intentions and striking with precision

Limitless Builds: Unlimited artifact stacking across rare and legendary tiers, for builds that range from methodical to gloriously unhinged, and enemies who can build right alongside you

Draw Your Path: Artifacts pulled from a deck of cards and adventure events signalled by tarot card draws where your choices affect your run

Ever-Evolving Runs: Procedurally generated enemies and encounters that scale alongside your progress across every run 60 Achievements: Deep achievement support for completionists and achievement hunters

Story Rich: A layered narrative where the fantasy world on the desk and the real world around it quietly reflect each other

You have to admit, this feels like something special, right? Don’t miss out on playing the RPG! Get over to Steam and see which hero you’ll pick first!