Hellslave II: Judgement of the Archon Releasing in Q3 This Year!

Montpellier, France – April 27, 2026 | French independent developer Ars Goetia and publisher Dear Villagers are proud to announce that dark fantasy dungeon crawler HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon will be releasing in Q3 2026 for PC via Steam.

Solo developer Baptiste Miny (Ars Goetia) fueled this new installment in the series with all the feedback received on the first title and delved deeper into the handcrafted Demon World he gave life to with HellSlave. This new opus offers a darker, more immersive, open, and ambitious experience.

“HellSlave II is the result of listening to the players while trying to surprise them and offer them even more than they could expect.”

- Baptiste Miny, solo developer.

Thousands of years of demonic warfare have torn the world to shreds. Six demon lords, locked in an endless war, have brought ruin to all. Tired of this infernal chaos, the heavens have unleashed the Archon of Judgment, an unstoppable force set to destroy everything. 

Players will choose between six classes to create their character, from spectral assassin to plague-bearing mage to fight off demons. New Demonic Powers will also be granted to players due to the corruption from Demon Lords, introducing new skills and multiplying character customization opportunities. Mixing and matching skills and powers from the flexible talent trees will prove essential in the battle to save humanity.

Players will also travel through an immersive top-down overworld, and explore dungeons, ruined villages and sanctuaries to do quests, gather loot and uncover lore and secrets. Combat remains a core feature in HellSlave II, and the classic Turn-Based HellSlave combat system is featured in this entry as well, and includes improvements and new mechanics, while still taking time into account for each action to balance aggression and survival.

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About Ars Goetia

Ars Goetia explores and narrates tales of the dark atmosphere lingering in the Demon World. The studio has shaped and designed stories and experiences from this twisted universe, such as Blind Prophet – Blood of the Apostle and Hellslave which were both praised for their art direction. Ars Goetia is a solo endeavor founded by Baptiste Miny and is now on the path of its next tale: HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, set to release in 2026.

About Dear Villagers

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games.

Article by: Susan N.

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New Dungeon Crawler Inspired by Zelda and Crypt of the Necrodancer Titled 'Lord Ambermaze' is Out Now!

Sept 17th, 2025 | Lord Ambermaze is a pixelated turn-based dungeon-crawler adventure inspired by classic Zelda entries with some Crypt of the Necrodancer sprinkled in.

A fishing trip ended with a disaster - your sister got abducted by a madman to be sacrificed, and

you got stuck on an island where everything is designed to be a trap. Other stranded souls can’t

help you, but you can use the time itself to reach your goals. The island moves when you do, so

you have to think carefully before taking a step.

Game features:

• Travel through puzzle-like levels with a turn-based combat system.
• Defeat enemies with your sword or outsmart them by using traps, bombs and ledges to
• your advantage.
• Tackle challenging bosses that require a specialized approach.
• Unlock new skills to open up paths and find creative ways of problem-solving.
• Explore rooms to find helpful artifacts, special currency and gifts.
• Look for secrets, catch fish or find love in between your adventures.

Developer: Potata Company

Potata Company is a wife and husband powerhouse that entered the world of indie game development in 2019. Together they developed a platformer adventure Potata, 2D puzzle game GraviFire, and a horror game with puzzle elements Almost My Floor. Currently they keep exploring their passion for puzzle adventures with Lord Ambermaze. They aim to provide players with fun and challenging puzzle experiences while telling a story about the importance of moving on with your life.

Publisher: HeroCraft PC

HeroCraft PC is a publisher and occasionally a developer of PC games, including Revival: Recolonization, Anvil Saga, King of Dragon Pass, and Tempest. The company’s portfolio comprises over 10 games focusing on role-playing, action, and strategy titles. HeroCraft PC is currently publishing several games, including Heart Abyss (Steam), Union of Gnomes (Steam), Lord Ambermaze (Steam), and Guards II: Chaos in Hell (Steam).

Article by: Susan N.

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