Nightbound key art: Luna split between her human blacksmith form and her demon form, lightning striking the anvil between them

Nightbound · Cursed Merchant

Merchant by Day, Demon by Night

Nightbound is a fantasy RPG where players take the role of a cursed merchant. By day, crafting legendary items and selling them in their shop. By night, transforming into a demon to fight through everchanging dungeons and gather rare resources.

The Cycle

The sun sets on the shop and rises on the dungeon. Every day is a loop you get better at.

Luna forging a weapon at the anvil
Dawn

Forge

Combine rare resources, distinct traits, and randomized stats at the bench.

Luna opening her shop in human form
Morning

Open Shop

Lay out your masterworks and set the prices.

Luna selling crafted gear to a customer
Noon

Haggle

Prices shift with supply and demand. Negotiate, build reputation, pay down the debt.

Luna in demon form inside the closed shop
Dusk

Transform

The shop closes. The curse takes over. The world beneath the village wakes.

Luna fighting in the dungeon with a bleed sword
Night

Descend

Fast, isometric combat through procedurally generated floors. Choose your risk.

Inventory screen showing looted gear
Before dawn

Return

Rare resources and loot multipliers come home with you. Tomorrow, the forge.

Close-up of the crafting mini-game with sparks flying from the anvil

Crafting

Craft Weapons, Forge Your Path

Your crafting bench is your most powerful tool to survive both the market and the dungeons.

  • Forge Your Style: Combine rare resources, distinct traits, and randomized stats to create one-of-a-kind gear.
  • Endless Possibilities: Every weapon and armor piece can be tailored with unique abilities and elemental effects.
  • Profit or Power: Choose to equip your masterworks to conquer deeper floors or sell them at a premium to local adventurers.
Luna selling crafted gear to a customer in her shop

Shop Management

In This Shop, Money Talks Louder Than Steel

Running a shop is a strategic game of its own. To pay off your debt, you'll need more than just good loot; you'll need business soul.

  • Master the Market: Prices shift based on supply and demand. Track trends and negotiate with customers to maximize your gold.
  • Build Your Reputation: Gain the trust of Tresna's inhabitants to unlock new opportunities and grow your influence.
  • Optimize for Success: Customize your store layout to attract wealthier buyers. A well-organized shop is the fastest path to freedom.
Luna fighting through the dungeon with a crafted freezing sword

Combat

Embrace the Curse, Reap the Loot

When night falls, the world beneath the village transforms. Use your cursed form to navigate ever-changing environments.

  • Infinite Layouts: Face new traps, enemies, and secret chambers in every procedurally generated run.
  • Control the Risk: Modify dungeon difficulty to your liking. Higher risk means rarer resources and massive loot multipliers.
  • Tactical Combat: Engage in fast-paced, isometric combat. Use elemental synergies and your demon powers to crush anything in your way.

The Armory

Six blades, six elements, one bench. Every one of these came out of a crafting run.

Leeching Sword in the dungeon Freezing Sword in the dungeon Bleed Sword in the dungeon Plagued Sword in the dungeon Shocking Sword in the dungeon Weakened Sword in the dungeon
Leeching Sword

From the game

Screenshots

The village hub in daylight Exploring the village streets Village overview Luna running the shop in human form Luna in the shop in demon form Selling crafted gear to a customer Forging a weapon at the anvil Inventory and crafting UI Crafted leeching sword Crafted freezing sword Crafted bleed sword Crafted plagued sword Crafted shocking sword Crafted weakened sword

The Community

The Forge Council

Co-develop Nightbound with us. The Forge Council is our early-tester program. You don't watch development — you shape it.

Join Our Server Join the Discord Chat with the devs, vote on features, get playtest keys first.
Genre
Action RPG · Crafting · Shop
Platforms
PC & Consoles
Early Access
Q1 2027
Studio
Arvis Games