The Traitor's Anvil
Launches 12 November 2026 · PC
A pixel art roguelite auto battler about a framed royal blacksmith. Smelt, hammer and assemble every weapon and armor by hand, arm five heroes and a rebel squad, set their formation, then lead them across five lands to topple the usurper king. Forge all 40 legends.
Story
The Queen is dead, and the Royal Blacksmith has been framed for her murder. Stripped of name and hammer and exiled to the Rust Wastes, you still have one thing the usurper fears: a forge, and the hands to work it. Raise a rebellion one blade at a time. Forge every weapon, armor and helmet yourself, arm a squad of heroes and rebel recruits, and fight your way across five lands to the throne of King Aldric the Usurper. Every item is made through three hands-on crafting stages. Keep the metal in the sweet spot while you smelt, strike the anvil in rhythm as you hammer, then cut gems or fit grips and fittings to finish the piece. Craft well and you earn Masterwork quality. Combine the right ore, item, grip and fitting and you may uncover one of 40 legendary recipes, recorded forever in your Smith's Book. Recruit five heroes, each with their own weapon, armor and story, and fill the ranks with volunteers. Outfit every fighter with a weapon, armor and helmet. The gear you forge for a hero builds their Affinity and unlocks personal perks. Set your formation, then watch the fight unfold. Melee enemies charge the front line while archers pick their targets at random, so where each...
Gameplay
The Queen is dead, and the Royal Blacksmith has been framed for her murder. Stripped of name and hammer and exiled to the Rust Wastes, you still have one thing the usurper fears: a forge, and the hands to work it. Raise a rebellion one blade at a time. Forge every weapon, armor and helmet yourself, arm a squad of heroes and rebel recruits, and fight your way across five lands to the throne of King Aldric the Usurper. Every item is made through three hands-on crafting stages. Keep the metal in the sweet spot while you smelt, strike the anvil in rhythm as you hammer, then cut gems or fit grips and fittings to finish the piece. Craft well and you earn Masterwork quality. Combine the right ore, item, grip and fitting and you may uncover one of 40 legendary recipes, recorded forever in your Smith's Book. Recruit five heroes, each with their own weapon, armor and story, and fill the ranks with volunteers. Outfit every fighter with a weapon, armor and helmet. The gear you forge for a hero builds their Affinity and unlocks personal perks. Set your formation, then watch the fight unfold. Melee enemies charge the front line while archers pick their targets at random, so where each fighter stands matters. During battle, channel the Forge Totem to heal, stun, empower and shield your squad at the right moment. Cross the Rust Wastes, the Ironwood Forest, the Ashen Foundry, the...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Camera Comfort
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Release details
The Traitor's Anvil is developed by Draeven Games. The Traitor's Anvil launches on Thursday, 12 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Traitor's Anvil release?
The Traitor's Anvil launches on 12 November 2026.
Which platforms is The Traitor's Anvil on?
The Traitor's Anvil is on PC.
Who makes The Traitor's Anvil?
The Traitor's Anvil is developed by Draeven Games.