A story-driven retro RPG inspired by the spirit of classic adventures, developed independently by Animus in Mauritius.
Primal Heir: The Mortal Realm is a story-driven 2D retro RPG built around exploration, party-based turn-based combat, character progression, quests, crafting, and a growing fantasy adventure.
Follow Kain, Eldora, and their companions as their journey carries them through villages, caves, ruins, trials, and dangerous encounters while a larger mystery surrounding the Primal Heir begins to unfold.
The Steam version is being developed beyond the earlier public prototype, with expanded content, systems, locations, side activities, and continued polish. The world of Primal Heir is also being expanded through an ongoing story published on Royal Road.
Need a little help on your journey? Read the official Primal Heir walkthrough covering the Steam demo.
Watch gameplay, battles, exploration, and more from Primal Heir: The Mortal Realm.
Primal Heir is also unfolding as an ongoing story on Royal Road.
Follow Kain, Eldora, and their companions as their journey through the Mortal Realm expands through character moments, mysteries, discoveries, and adventures beyond the game itself.
Read Primal Heir on Royal RoadJourney through a fantasy world with an evolving cast, quests, mysteries, and character-focused story progression.
Build a party and face enemies and bosses through classic turn-based RPG combat.
Travel through villages, caves, ruins, ports, and other locations while uncovering secrets and side content.
Gather materials, craft equipment, improve your characters, and make use of interconnected RPG systems.
Step away from the main journey for optional quests and bespoke activities woven into the world.
A 2D pixel-art presentation influenced by the classic RPG era while built as an original world and adventure.
Primal Heir: The Mortal Realm is coming to Steam Next Fest with a playable demo, ahead of a Steam release on November 2, 2026.