Understand your resources, choose upgrades with a purpose, and turn your last defeat into a clearer plan for the next run.
Sources checked 25 October 2026 Forgotten Powers demo
Learn which enemies your army should fight, where towers take over, and how to identify the decision that needs to change.
Get the beginner guideWork out which resource is blocking your plan, compare expansion with local investment, and keep a defense reserve.
Plan your resourcesSeparate permanent Runes spending from Runestone choices during a run, and check what a skill-tree purchase actually unlocks.
Understand Runes and the skill treePerformance patch (0.19.4d) The latest patch notes found in our review include performance improvements, font fixes and small interface updates. What this means for you: if the demo ran poorly before, let Steam finish updating and test again before changing your settings. Read the developer's patch notes.
Forgotten Powers The demo update introduced permanent progression and the Troll Rider. What this means for you: according to the developer's progression notes, completed runs award Runes after a defeat as well as a victory, so a lost run still contributes to permanent upgrades. Before the Troll Rider arrives, know where your damage will come from; see the preparation checklist. Read the update announcement.
Steam currently lists 17 November 2026 as the planned release date. Check the official store page for changes.
The official Steam listing currently identifies the game as single-player.
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