Swedish solo developer Fabian Sorensson, operating under the Tarpit Games label, has launched a Steam page for Häxeri, a retro-inspired dungeon-crawling RPG that has drawn early attention and currently sits with roughly 5,600 wishlists.
Sorensson describes Häxeri as an old-school DRPG in development for about two years, with a targeted release window set for 2027.
Häxeri positions itself explicitly as a tribute to classic dungeon RPGs.
The Steam listing and developer commentary reference influences such as Wizardry and Etrian Odyssey, and Sorensson has acknowledged design elements inspired by Shin Megami Tensei.
According to the Steam page and developer notes, Häxeri emphasizes methodical party-building, careful mapping, and turn-based combat with strategic depth.
Gameplay and systems
- Party composition: Players will assemble a party from six announced classes — Berserker, Paladin, Rogue, Bard, Priest, and Sorcerer — before entering multi-layered dungeon environments.
- Mapping: Häxeri includes a hand-drawn mapping mechanic comparable to systems familiar to Etrian Odyssey players; users will trace dungeon floors manually to keep track of corridors, loops, and points of interest.
- Combat: Sorensson notes the combat system incorporates elemental interactions similar to Shin Megami Tensei mechanics, where exploiting enemy weaknesses can generate tactical advantages such as extra turns.
Market response and coverage
The Steam page went live recently and has garnered notable attention, including coverage from Japanese outlets Famitsu and 4Gamer.
Sorensson said that the response has exceeded his expectations and that the title appears to be resonating with both Japanese audiences and fans of old-school dungeon RPGs.
Platforms and availability
At present, Häxeri’s Steam page is the primary hub for updates and wishlisting.
There has been no official confirmation of console releases or a demo build, and no announcements have been made regarding Nintendo Switch, eShop listings, or Nintendo Direct presentations.
What to watch
Tarpit Games plans continued updates on the Steam store page as development progresses toward the 2027 release window.
Interested players can add Häxeri to their Steam wishlist to receive notifications about demos, platform announcements, and release-date confirmations.
Sorensson describes Häxeri as an old-school DRPG in development for about two years, with a targeted release window set for 2027.
Häxeri positions itself explicitly as a tribute to classic dungeon RPGs.
The Steam listing and developer commentary reference influences such as Wizardry and Etrian Odyssey, and Sorensson has acknowledged design elements inspired by Shin Megami Tensei.
According to the Steam page and developer notes, Häxeri emphasizes methodical party-building, careful mapping, and turn-based combat with strategic depth.
Gameplay and systems
- Party composition: Players will assemble a party from six announced classes — Berserker, Paladin, Rogue, Bard, Priest, and Sorcerer — before entering multi-layered dungeon environments.
- Mapping: Häxeri includes a hand-drawn mapping mechanic comparable to systems familiar to Etrian Odyssey players; users will trace dungeon floors manually to keep track of corridors, loops, and points of interest.
- Combat: Sorensson notes the combat system incorporates elemental interactions similar to Shin Megami Tensei mechanics, where exploiting enemy weaknesses can generate tactical advantages such as extra turns.
Market response and coverage
The Steam page went live recently and has garnered notable attention, including coverage from Japanese outlets Famitsu and 4Gamer.
Sorensson said that the response has exceeded his expectations and that the title appears to be resonating with both Japanese audiences and fans of old-school dungeon RPGs.
Platforms and availability
At present, Häxeri’s Steam page is the primary hub for updates and wishlisting.
There has been no official confirmation of console releases or a demo build, and no announcements have been made regarding Nintendo Switch, eShop listings, or Nintendo Direct presentations.
What to watch
Tarpit Games plans continued updates on the Steam store page as development progresses toward the 2027 release window.
Interested players can add Häxeri to their Steam wishlist to receive notifications about demos, platform announcements, and release-date confirmations.
