A new fantasy RPG is being released today on Steam. It is developed by a small German developer. Visually, the game could be considered a prettier version of Skyrim, but in terms of gameplay, it draws inspiration from an even older RPG gem.
Which game is being talked about? It is Fatekeeper, the debut work of the German developer studio Paraglacial. This small Bavarian studio consists of just 13 developers (at the announcement, there were even only 10). Fatekeeper is being released today, on June 2, 2026, on Steam.
Fatekeeper was first announced on August 1, 2025, during a showcase by publisher THQ Nordic. The trailer showcased a dark fantasy world full of monsters, which you can slice through with sword and magic. The action is also very brutal – a minotaur skull might be expertly split here.
You can watch the announcement trailer here again:
Looks like Skyrim in pretty, plays like Dark Messiah
What kind of game is this? Fatekeeper is fundamentally an action RPG. It is played from a first-person perspective; there has been no mention of a third-person view. Visually, the fantasy setting resembles the Elder Scrolls games. Some of the landscapes seen in the trailers could very well be from a remake of Skyrim.
When it comes to gameplay, however, Fatekeeper draws from an even older RPG: Dark Messiah of Might & Magic from 2006. Like in Dark Messiah, you also heavily incorporate your surroundings into battles here. You can throw enemies off cliffs or hurl objects in the game world at them.
How extensive is the content at release? Fatekeeper launches with a very manageable playtime in early access. According to the developers, you should expect about 2 hours of gameplay, while the full version is expected to be around 15 hours long. Depending on how good the battles feel already, you might definitely have longer fun with the game.
Furthermore, the game is said to be significantly cheaper in early access than at the 1.0 release, say the developers. If you feel that this is exactly your kind of game, it might be worth jumping in early. As of now (11:21 AM on June 2, 2026), however, the exact price for the game is still not known.
What do you think of Fatekeeper? Will you jump into the game as soon as possible or would you rather wait until there is more content? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for a real Skyrim replacement, then another RPG on Steam is worth a recommendation. MeinMMO author Johanna says: I spent 15 years looking for a replacement for Skyrim, and now I found the game on Steam
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