As the spiritual successor to Hellslave, HellSlave II: Judgment Of The Archon sequel takes everything fans loved, gritty lore, comic book style hand-drawn art, and tactical combat that raises the bar to hell.

The Heavens are done waiting. In this dark fantasy dungeon crawler RPG, the Archon descends to end the demon war once and for all. Make your stand in HellSlave II, more immersive, brutal, and customizable than ever. The reckoning begins now.

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.

But before annihilation can begin, you’re given a final chance at salvation: destroy all the demons yourself or perish with the rest of the world and creation.

In the same way as its predecessor, HellSlave II: Judgment Of The Archon will be a dungeon crawler, in which players will have to put an end to the eternal conflict waged by 6 Demon lords. In a demonic twist of fate, demonic powers will await players, but their use will come at a terrible cost as the Heaven has granted a last reprieve to humanity after sending the Archon of Judgement to wipe out the Demon lords and humans alike.

In each of their runs in HellSlave II: Judgment Of The Archon, players will have the opportunity to discover a deeper narration, enriched gameplay features, and handcrafted art more detailed than ever, all wrapped in a grim dungeon crawler gameplay experience.

“I’m thrilled to offer a new HellSlave experience with a deeper, bigger and better designed game.” said Baptiste Miny, solo developer on the game. “HellSlave II is the result of listening to the players while trying to surprise them and offer them even more than they could expect.”

To celebrate this announcement, Ars Goetia and Dear Villagers are delighted to share that HellSlave, the first game in the franchise, is free to collect for a limited time on Steam, during Dear Villagers’ Publisher Sale on Steam, starting today, until June 16.

The Publisher Sale also features discounts on other great experiences published by Dear Villagers, such as Caravan SandWitch, Fabledom or The Forgotten City.

Key Features:

• Customize Your Damnation: Start as a Warrior or Sorcerer and specialize in six deadly classes from spectral assassins to plague-bearing mages. Mix and match powers in a flexible talent tree and forge your path through fire and fury.
• Turn-Based Combat with a Time Twist: Plan every move carefully with a unique time-based combat system. Each skill takes real-time seconds to execute, forcing you to balance aggression and survival in every brutal fight.
• Explore a World on the Brink: Walk inside the map to travel an immersive overworld and explore cursed dungeons, ruined villages, and sanctuaries. Every location filled with lore, secrets, and characters clinging to the last threads of hope.
• Fight or Be Forgotten: Face hordes of monstrous enemies and hellish bosses. Use active powers and passive talents to unleash devastating combos and ride the edge between light and complete corruption.
• What’s New in HellSlave II?
  • Randomized Loot System: Find, forge, and fine-tune gear with an overhauled crafting system
  • Flexible Build Paths: All powers are accessible, but your class defines your journey.
  • First-Person Combat View: Feel the impact. Get closer to the carnage.
  • Time Management in Combat: Every second counts in this real-time/turn-based hybrid.
• What Returns from the First Game?
  • Dark, handcrafted universe and visuals that ooze style and sorrow.
  • Deep character customization and class synergy.
  • Strategic, turn-based battles with layered enemy design.
  • A world soaked in lore, with haunting quests and rich storytelling/narration.

HellSlave II: Judgment Of The Archon is coming to PC (Steam) in 2026.