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Runes of Legend is a retro RPG out now on Android

RPG adventure into the pixel realm

Runes of Legend is a retro RPG out now on Android
  • Classic browser RPG reborn as a global Android release
  • Choose from diverse hero classes with special abilities
  • Pixel art visuals meet idle combat systems

Runes of Legend has finally made the leap from browser to phone, officially launching on Android today. First known as a web-based RPG, it quickly built a following with its retro fantasy style and has now been reimagined for mobile. The release even earned a spotlight in Google Play’s New Game Recommendation section during pre-registration.

Runes of Legend is a classic-style adventure wrapped in modern mobile design. You step into a pixel-perfect fantasy realm where darkness has returned, threatening lands once at peace. Your job is to take up the mantle of a hero, sharpen your skills, and carve your legend across dungeons, forests, and crystal caverns brimming with danger and loot.

One of the big hooks here is variety in how you play. You can unleash the blood magic of a Mystic, command the ocean’s fury as a Seafolk Warrior, or go primal with a Beastmaster. Each class isn’t just visually distinct but also comes with abilities that shift how battles play out.

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Combat mixes fast action with a level of accessibility. Dodges, combos, and skill timing remain key to felling bosses, but there’s also an idle progression system so you’re still earning while away. Pair that with dungeons designed to test you in different ways, and you’ve got plenty of challenges to cycle through.


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Of course, it wouldn’t be an RPG without the grind for power, and Runes of Legend leans in hard. You’ll scavenge rare materials, forge weapons, and upgrade gear to push deeper into enemy territory. The rune system lets you customise builds to unlock more destructive potential as you grow.

Sound like something for you? Download Runes of Legend now for free by clicking on the link below. Visit the official website for more information.

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Tanish Botadkar
Tanish Botadkar
Tanish is a freelance writer who's an absolute Marvel nerd. If he's not writing, he's probably rewatching anything related to Marvel so that he can spam his friends with theories. And if not that, he can be found gaming on his trusty PS4. While gaming is a passion for him, he also loves science and hopes to become a neuroscientist one day.