Drova - Forsaken Kin Steam Charts & Stats

Drova is stardew mixed with skyrim , but with dark souls difficulty fights , v fun game that i would recommend to anyone, small but very compact map , rewarding exploration and fun optional side quests, objectives and bosses tldr; play the game

Immersive, has a very Risen 1 feeling, but with a better story. The progression is more well-balanced which means exploring is slightly less exciting than in Risen, but still interesting enough. As always with these games, the first half was more exciting than the second half, and the end-game "hidden" side content was bleh but also extremely skippable.

Drova – Forsaken Kin is a dark, atmospheric action RPG that draws heavy inspiration from classics like Gothic and Dark Souls, while grounding itself in a unique Celtic-inspired world filled with mysticism, decay, and moral ambiguity. Developed by Just2D, the game sets out to create a deliberate, weighty experience—one that values exploration, consequence, and narrative depth over fast-paced gratification. While still in development, what’s already here paints a promising picture of a game that could grow into a cult classic. The world of Drova is bleak and foreboding, with a decaying society unraveling in the aftermath of a divine catastrophe. Players take on the role of a nameless wanderer who stumbles into a fractured land divided by ideology and survival. The setting is hand-crafted with care, sporting pixel art visuals that are gritty yet evocative, layered with environmental detail that subtly tells its own story. Dense forests, ruined temples, and ghost-haunted caves feel lived in and abandoned all at once, lending the game a strong sense of place. The choice to use pixel art doesn't limit immersion—instead, it deepens it, giving the world a rustic, eerie aesthetic that fits the melancholic tone perfectly. Combat in Drova is methodical and punishing. Every swing, dodge, and parry matters, and even low-level enemies can quickly punish careless players. There’s a clear Souls-like influence here—not just in terms of difficulty, but in how the game rewards patience, timing, and learning enemy patterns. The stamina system enforces discipline, and weapon types behave differently enough to offer meaningful experimentation. Though the current early access version may lack a wide arsenal, what’s there feels intentionally designed to complement the slow, deliberate rhythm of combat. One of the game’s most striking features is its faction system. Players are quickly introduced to two major factions vying for control over the region, each with its own worldview, methods, and moral failings. Choosing a side—or attempting to navigate between them—affects dialogue, quests, and how NPCs react to you. There’s no clear “good” or “evil,” just layers of survivalist pragmatism, cruelty, and broken ideals. This moral grayness enhances replayability and gives weight to decisions in a way many RPGs struggle to achieve. Dialogue is rich with personality, though not overly verbose, and most quests can be approached with multiple solutions, including stealth, diplomacy, or outright violence. Exploration is also a core pillar of Drova’s experience. The world is not sprawling in size but dense with secrets, environmental storytelling, and hidden dangers. There are no quest markers or hand-holding; players are expected to pay attention to clues, NPC dialogue, and environmental cues. This design choice will likely polarize players—some will find it refreshingly immersive, while others may grow frustrated with the game’s unwillingness to explain itself. Still, for fans of games that respect their intelligence and reward curiosity, Drova offers a deeply satisfying adventure. Visually, the game’s pixel art is moody and detailed, with lighting effects that bring depth and drama to even the smallest campfire or flickering torch. Enemy designs are grotesque and memorable, and the environments shift from hauntingly natural to otherworldly with seamless cohesion. The soundtrack complements the setting with somber melodies and eerie ambient sounds that enhance tension without becoming intrusive. Audio cues are subtle but useful in navigating threats, and the absence of a traditional HUD during exploration adds to the game’s raw, immersive quality. However, Drova is not without its flaws. Combat can feel sluggish at times, particularly when enemy AI becomes erratic or unresponsive. There are occasional performance hiccups and bugs—NPCs stuck in place, hit detection failing, or environmental assets clipping awkwardly. Some of the user interface elements still feel rough or unintuitive, especially in inventory and crafting management. Still, the developers have shown transparency with their roadmap and have actively engaged with the community, frequently patching and expanding the experience based on feedback. Ultimately, Drova – Forsaken Kin stands as a compelling early access title with a clear vision and the foundations of a memorable RPG. Its strength lies in its atmosphere, meaningful choices, and slow-burn storytelling. It won’t appeal to every player—its unforgiving combat, vague quest design, and gritty tone demand a certain patience—but those who connect with it will likely find themselves immersed in one of the most promising indie RPGs in recent memory. If the developers continue to refine and expand on its systems and narrative, Drova could evolve into a standout of the genre. Rating: 9/10

A truly extraordinary game with excellent mechanics and a wonderfully crafted world coupled with a good and compelling story and lore. I have a single recommendation: go in blind and don't be scared of the difficulty!

I did not expect to like this as much as I did. Fun exploration and story. The combat is fun too tho I feel like we should've [spoiler]gotten magic earlier (besides the scrolls)[/spoiler]. Either way I would love to play a sequel in this universe.

Really well-made old-school style RPG. The quests are a mix of fetching, fighting, and puzzle-solving, each of which felt balanced enough to keep things interesting, especially if you're following the game's storytelling while at it. The story is decent, with some branching and, what I would assume, at least 2 endings. You'll need to do some reading to keep up, as the game doesn't include voice acting for dialogues or notes. The map can feel a bit small, but there are still places to explore that offer worthwhile rewards and lore. Some areas are gated, which unfortunately can limit exploration. Overall, this game was a pleasant journey for me, and I’m looking forward to seeing what this studio comes up with in the future.

A 2D pixel-art "Gothic-like" in the same way that Fallout 3 is a "Fallout-like". >Handing out water to farmers in Gothic :) >Sharing my sausage with every monk in Gothic 2 :) >Any stepin fetchit quest in Drova :( This is the power of having an immersive world and the writing to sell it. Every water bottle handed out in Gothic comes with a promise that one day I will stand up to my bully and beat him up and have my revenge. In Drova, I can beat up some farmer's wife and he just watches because he knows all the NPCs in the game are invincible & they don't have enough of a personality for you to hold a grudge against them in the first place. I'd even rather try to finish Risen than give Drova another chance.

A genuinely delightful and surprising gem of a game. The world-building and characters are excellent, as is the surprising amount of depth and RPG mechanics that the quests have. Music is wonderful as is the charming pixel graphics. Combat has some depth, but don't expect anything major. The game also boasts animals you can pet galore - 10/10

I bought this game based only on the fact that the developer marketed this as a Gothic 1 inspired 2D rpg. The dark theme does indeed feel like a 2D Gothic 1 game, but that's about it. There are 3 things that made Gothic 1 awesome and this game failed to implement. Also i see that after the game got released the developer removed every single mention of it being inspired by Gothic 1. Was this a choice knowing they failed at the implementation or did they get served with a cease and desist by THQ? Who knows... [h3]The world[/h3] Has hard blockers that stop you from accessing every corner of the map. In Gothic 1 if i wanted i could go and visit every single part of the map, yeah i would get completely demolished by enemies but i could visit those areas if i wanted. In this game there are 2 types of blockers, the flame and some rubble in the middle of the road. Either don't boast that you are inspired by Gothic 1 or actually give me free roam. Another thing about the world is i was still in act 1 and i saw 95% of the map and killed most things. As i got to act 2 the monsters didn't respawn or get replaced by harder monsters, again don't boast about being inspired if you aren't going to use the mechanics. I did see a handful respawned monsters in act 4 but that was dust int he wind compared to how Gothic 1 and 2 respawned or added new monsters between chapters. Another thing is the world feels kinda small. [h3]The story[/h3] Is really boring and cliche. I could see the 'backstabs' at the end of the quest from the start of said quest. In act 3 you get a choice to warn the people in the forest about what you are about to do, they say yeah yeah it's ok. Then in act 4 they get mad with you for what you did. My brother in Christ, don't boast about being inspired by Gothic 1 if you aren't going to keep track of my decisions and make the NPCs act like i didn't do a certain action to try and prevent bad things from happening. [h3]The combat[/h3] Was a huge miss. It's really repetitive since you do the same exact attack over and over again with some 'special attacks' when you build the focus meter. If you say you were inspired by Gothic 1 then show me how the protagonist actually improves combat wise, not just some new stats or a new learned technique in the character sheet. It Gothic 1 if you are untrained you hold the 1 handed weapon with two hands and with each level reached your stance chances to show that you are mastering the 1 handed sword combat. Here on the other hand if you have 1 level or max level you attack the same, there is no stance change or how you hold the sword or how you move with it. Again, don't boast about this game being inspired from Gothic 1 if you can't implemented what made the game what it is. These three things really pissed me off especially when the devs really pushed with the 'inspired by Gothic 1' thing and they didn't deliver. Also what's up with the spitting? It felt like some characters were spitting every other sentence. Does somebody in the dev thing have a fetish about spit? Because it sure feels like that since it's as present in the game as the cliches in the story, way too much. Don't recommend this game full price. I got this on a 25% sale during the steam summer sale and i feel like it's not worth that much. Maybe at a 50% sale but even then the problems with the story, world and combat will still be present.

Awesome little game and a must play for all RPG connoisseurs, especially fans of the Gothic series!