On September 10, Kakehashi Games released a demo version of “Algolemeth,” a dungeon-crawling RPG developed by indie developer Ghandi (Medium-Rare Games), on PC (Steam).
Additionally, it has been announced that Raw Fury—the publisher known for the “Kingdom” series and “Blue Prince”—will handle the international publishing of the game. The English title is “Dungeon Automata.”
A Unique RPG Where You Visually Program Golems
This RPG involves programming golems to automatically explore dungeons.
Players take on the role of an alchemist, using visual programming to create autonomous golems. They form a party and send it to explore dungeons fully automatically.
Once you send your golems into the dungeon, all you can do is watch. The game is designed so that the golems analyze enemy behavior and aim to clear the dungeon through trial and error.
The setting is “Syntaxia,” a prosperous land sustained by the miracles of alchemy. The emergence of the “Tower of Corruption”—a tower of pollution built by a dark alchemist—has warped the flow of ether, causing the golems to run amok.Use “Catalysts” and “Nodes” obtained during exploration to strengthen your golems. Control not only combat but also exploration actions—including which direction to proceed, how to disarm traps, and when to retreat—all through the blueprints you create.
The background music is composed by the legendary Yuzo Kodo, known for his work on numerous masterpieces such as the *Ys* and *World Tree’s Labyrinth* series, as well as *Bare Knuckle*. The game’s entirely MD-compliant FM sound source enhances the excitement of exploring dungeons rendered in monochrome with 16-bit-style pixel art.
The demo version features more content than previous event demos and boasts improved graphics. Game*Spark has published a hands-on report from BitSummit PUNCH, so please check it out to learn more about the game’s appeal.
Key Features
The World of “Syntaxia” on the Brink of Collapse “Syntaxia,” a land of prosperity sustained by the miracles of
alchemy. With the emergence of the “Tower of Corruption”—a tower of pollution built by a dark alchemist—the world now stands on the brink of collapse…The tower distorts the flow of ether, causing the golems that once sustained this prosperity to run amok. Use alchemy to control these self-propelled golems and face this crisis head-on!Bring back parts to upgrade your golems! As you explore
dungeons, you’ll find “catalysts” that alter your golems’ abilities and “nodes” that unlock new actions. Use the parts you collect to build your very own golem!Analyze the labyrinth through trial and error!
Combat isn’t the only thing that proceeds fully automatically. Even when exploring dungeons, you’ll need to control your party’s actions through programming. From which direction to go and how to disarm traps to when to retreat—your party’s every move depends on the blueprint you’ve created…Unravel the secrets of these impregnable dungeons through repeated trial and error.The game is brought to life by the background music of legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro. Yuzo Koshiro, who has composed music for numerous
classic games, is in charge of the BGM for this title! The game’s MD-compliant FM sound source adds intense excitement to your dungeon-crawling adventures, rendered in monochrome with 16-bit-style pixel art!
The international publisher is Raw Fury, known for its hit titles!
This title has garnered significant attention, having been nominated for the Vermilion Award (Grand Prize) at “BitSummit PUNCH” in 2026, nominated for Best Game Design at “BitSummit Let’s Go!!” in 2023, and winning an award at the 2nd GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest.
Raw Fury, selected as the international publisher, is a Stockholm-based company dedicated to publishing that prioritizes experience and emotion.In addition to the “Kingdom” series and “Blue Prince,” the company has worked on titles such as “Snufkin: Melodies of Moominvalley,” “Dome Keeper,” “Townscaper,” and “Bad North.”
*Algolemeth* is scheduled for release on PC (Steam) in 2026. A demo is currently available.
