- Patch 1.3 - Our Biggest Update Yet! - 7 November 2025
New EnemiesTo make every dungeon feel more distinct and dynamic, we’ve introduced four new enemies, each bringing its own twist to combat:• Undead Architect Ghostly builders of lost temples. They vanish into the air before launching sudden surprise attacks. Keep your senses sharp when the whispers of the cold air surrounds you.• Mummified Worker The dead are restless. These ancient laborers crawl out from beneath the sands - slow but relentless. Their fallen allies rise again to drag you down.• Electrical Probe Fast and cautious, this hovering construct keeps its distance while charging a deadly laser beam. Time your dodges carefully - its attacks strike faster than lightning!• Mine-Planting Spider This mechanical spider doesn’t attack directly. Instead, it scatters mines across the battlefield, making movement dangerous and tactical. Will you keep it alive to use its mines against your…
- Longplay stutter/game freezing and sound lag HOTFIX - 19 August 2025
Hotfix for a situation where the game starts to freeze-up and sounds start to lag after a longer period of gameplay.Also, a small fix for the auto-aim popup on a new save slot, to prevent it from repeating show-up after making a decision already.
- Patch 1.2.3 - Story introduction update + fixes - 14 August 2025
Alongside various fixes, this update brings a fresh new intro cinematic, giving players an introduction to the world and story of The Book of Aaru.New addition:Added cutscene with an introduction to the storyThis cutscene will play once on every newly created save slot, aswell as already existing ones The cutscene also includes localized subtitles for all 11 languages.FixesFixed a bug where entering a dungeon under Time Bending ability would cause a situation, where permanent game slowdown occured, as if the Time Bending ability was activeFixed issue with sound distortion after repeatedly entering and leaving the Time Bending abilityUI sounds are now controllable through the master slider in options (as well as their dedicated UI slider)Further prevention against enemies pausing in actions implementedPopup about the tutorial no longer shown again if chosen to skip the tutorial after the…
- Refinements to Features from the Previous Patch 1.2.2 - 31 July 2025
This quick follow-up to our last update focuses on balancing previously introduced features, polishing audio and UI elements, refining enemy behavior, and fixing important bugs in portal zones and monster logic. PolishMouse navigation in the Material Bank Altar menu is now smoother – no more twitching when hovering over material icons from below.Added a sound effect for fireball projectile destruction.Lowered the volume of Mourning Sister attacks.Tweaked trap sounds (spike trap, rotating trap).UI sounds now play correctly from both sides of stereo output.More natural idle rotation for enemies in most scenes.Reduced monster group size in one arena on Level 1 of the Temple of Discovery to prevent a difficulty spike.Increased bonus material droppers in Level 1 of the Caves of Despair, where props are harder to find.Made the charging effect for the first heavy attack in a combo more visible…
- Third Patch! v1.2.1 - 28 July 2025
This patch is a start of a journey towards better replayability of The book of Aaru with some major new features updates. New FeaturesAll UI interactions now provide proper sound feedback. Actions like hover, select, or slider movement each have a dedicated sound.Bonus hidden material spawners have been added to every dungeon to increase material collection potential.Each dungeon now randomly selects 5 to 10 destroyable props and turns them into boosted material droppers with unique lighting and material type.Boosted droppers yield 10 times the usual material amount.Complete rework of how enemies spawn in combat arenas. Grouping and placement of enemies are now much more random, supporting the core principles of procedural generation used in roguelite dungeon design.PolishPolished the animation in the "monster in shadows" menu scene.Fireball projectiles now trigger a visual effect when…
- The Book of Aaru + Soundtrack - 18 July 2025
Dive headfirst into the mythic sci-fi realm of The Book of Aaru with this special bundle, combining the player-praised action roguelite and its full original soundtrack by composer Kyle Misko.The bundle includes the base game, The Book of Aaru, and the complete original soundtrack in high-quality WAV and MP3 formats, offering 12 tracks composed specifically for the game’s unique world. As a bonus, the bundle comes with a 15% discount compared to purchasing both items separately.Whether you’re rewriting fate in battle or soaking in otherworldly tunes, this bundle offers the complete Aaru experience, now at a special discounted price.
- 🎧 Official Soundtrack is Out Now! - 10 July 2025
To celebrate the atmospheric Egyptian-themed music that many players have praised, we’re excited to release the official Book of Aaru soundtrack as a purchasable DLC. For fans of ambient fantasy, sci-fi blends, and powerful emotional soundscapes — this one’s for you! Composed by the talented Kyle Misko, the soundtrack features 12 original tracks, available in both MP3 and enhanced WAV formats. Each piece was carefully crafted to match the mood, setting, and action of every level and boss fight in the game. Step into the sonic heart of The Book of Aaru with themes that echo the fusion of forgotten mysteries, dark sci-fi technology, and the mythic atmosphere of Ancient Egypt. From the brooding Caves of Despair to the high-tech First Laboratory, every dungeon features a distinct musical identity, with a dedicated three-track arc designed to enhance immersion and emotional tone. Climactic b…
- Patch 1.2 - Enhanced Graphics Settings! - 7 July 2025
We bring you an important update – a full graphical settings overhaul.This update brings much deeper customization of graphical settings, adjusted to your possible hardware needs. In addition to expanding access to many graphics options, our secondary goal was to make the menu cleaner, more intuitive, and visually appealing.You can now toggle on or off many post-processing features, such as:BloomFilm grainDepth of fieldMotion blurChromatic aberrationWhile we recommend keeping these settings at their default values to experience the game’s intended visuals, we understand that some players may prefer to disable them due to performance or personal preference. The control is now in your hands.We also added options for:Shadow resolution and overall shadow qualityAnti-aliasingRender scaleWhat we fixed or optimized:A more reliable frame limiter for less powerful hardwareWith this, we've also p…
- Parry Reforged - 30 June 2025
A major refinement to The Book of Aaru's parry system is already in place. It's now easier to learn and more rewarding to master, without taking away the thrill of timing a perfect deflection. Stun and Invincibility on Successful Parry Landing a perfect parry no longer just stuns your opponent. It now also grants brief invincibility, preventing unfair moments where a second enemy punishes you during the animation, even though you timed the parry correctly. 50% Damage Reduction on Failed ParriesEven when your parry doesn't land perfectly, you’ll still benefit from 50% reduced damage. That means players can experiment and improve their timing without suffering full punishment for every misstep.Expanded Timing and Protection Window The core parry window remains tight and rewarding. It lasts 0.3 seconds, starting 0.1 seconds after you press the key. But in addition, a wider protective windo…
- Better Aim Helpers Update - 24 June 2025
The Book of Aaru is a challenging roguelite, as it should be. But we also know that not everyone is looking for a try-hard experience. Some of you are here to enjoy the rich Egyptian Sci-fi world we've built, and want to let that sink in without the roguelite struggles.To support a wider range of playstyles, we've always offered two aim-related helpers in combat: Aim-Assist and Lock-On Target. Now, with this update, we're making them more accessible, better explained, and easier to manage during gameplay.How Do These Systems Work?Aim-Assist is designed as a quality of life feature. It’s for players who want to stay in control of their aiming but wouldn’t mind a little help. With this option enabled, you still control rotation manually, but if your aim drifts slightly off target, within a small angle tolerance, the system gently nudges your attack back toward the enemy. Under the hood, t…
- Third Patch! v1.1.2 – Wall Escape Fixes & Better Parry - 14 June 2025
This update focuses on tightening level design and improving the overall feel of combat. We've gone through all core scenes to reinforce boundaries, polish gameplay feedback, and make the early game experience a bit more forgiving, especially when it comes to parrying. Feature Improvements Scene Fixes & Wall PreventionWe have created a tool that lets us scan a scene and map out zones, based on weather they are covered by walls of sufficient height. Thanks to that, we were able to focus on preventing players from escaping the intended walkable areas and falling out of the world. Here’s what’s been addressed: All known spots where players could climb over walls and leave the map have been fixed.Every main scene has been reviewed and updated with extra preventive measures to block unintended exits.Note: Sandstorm-level scenes will receive the same treatment in an upcoming patch.Destroyable…
- 🏆 All Achievements Now Fully Localized - 13 June 2025
We started with bug fixes, then balance tweaks, and interface improvements. And now, we've even localized all Steam achievements in The Book of Aaru, our isometric roguelite set in evolved ancient Egypt.This update is already live. All achievements are now available in every one of the 11 supported languages.It's a small but meaningful piece of the puzzle. Players have been asking for it since day one, and we're glad to finally deliver.As a small indie team, we've been moving step by step. We've improved dynamic dual-wielding combat and combo attacks, polished rhythmic combat with time-slowing mechanics, and built out the active meta-progression and glyph upgrade system.Now we've come far enough to localize even the finer details. Whether you're exploring procedurally generated dungeons with handcrafted traps or facing strategic and dynamic boss fights, the journey is meant to feel comp…
- Second Patch! v1.1.1 - 5 June 2025
Shortly after our first patch v1.1 released during launch week, we're back with another batch of improvements and fixes. This time, we focused primarily on improving the clarity of several in-game menus. We also made balance adjustments, especially to the time-bending ability. Last but not least, we addressed several situations where player progression could become blocked.Bug FixesFix for un-closeable Portal shortcut UI menuFixed an edge case situation where no action was possible if the inventory was full and the player chose an additional Glyph or Supportive Gear in the end-level reward menuFix for the immediate closing of inventory upon its openingPlayer stats and inventory now carry over to the final arena of the All-Knowing Halls Dungeon as intendedThe Green Dimension portal in the All-Knowing Halls Dungeon is fixed so that it does not softlock the player in the secret dimensionPo…
- First week Patch! v1.1 - 30 May 2025
After the first week after release, we are coming with a big patch addressing the most important issues. You've shared your feedback, and we have listened. We care about your experience, so we introduce the following fix and polish list: Bug Fixes: Glyphs no longer lose their ability when crossing between levels Chinese fonts in-game are no longer substituted by placeholder symbols Ensured that the order of looted Supportive Gear and Glyphs is truly random Purple light fragments around Attribute Altars removed Fixed issue in Dungeon Caves of Despair arena where enemies were able to go through rollable bar Fixed issue in Dungeon Temple of Discovery corridor where fireball traps were unable to shoot over low walls Fixed replacement confirmation text where the new and old item order was reversed Typo corrections in dialogues Visiting secret dimension no longer breaks the ability of Time Be…
- The Book of Aaru is out now! - 27 May 2025
We’re proud to announce that The Book of Aaru is officially out today on Steam! After a long journey of development, the full version of the game is now available — and we’re incredibly grateful to finally share it with you. To celebrate the launch, we’re offering a 10% discount for the first 14 days. You can also find the game on itch.io and the EA Store. The Book of Aaru is a mythic roguelite action RPG set in a dark sci-fi vision of Ancient Egypt. Inspired by games like Hades and Curse of the Dead Gods, it adds its own twist with tactical slow-time mechanics, destructible dungeon environments that drop crafting materials, and evolving weapon systems. Key Features Isometric Action Roguelite: Fast-paced, tactical combat from a top-down view Dual-Wielding Combat: Switch between weapon classes and unleash custom combos Time-Bending Mechanics: Turn slow motion into your most powerful weap…
- Home Sweet Tomb - 23 May 2025
Every hero needs a home base. In the new Bastion update, Emily’s once-ruined outpost becomes a cozy, customizable refuge between expeditions. Picture the sun setting over distant pyramids as a vortex of stars swirls overhead – this is your canvas. Now you can spend your hard-won materials to renovate the Bastion: tile its floors, hang richly dyed rugs, set lanterns ablaze, and even erect statues or alcoves. Each item not only makes the Bastion more inviting, but also tells a story of your journey. This mirrors the heart of The Book of Aaru — an isometric rogue-lite set in an evolved ancient Egypt, blending myth and sci-fi with procedurally generated dungeons, handcrafted traps, and rhythmic dual-wielding combat. You survive the chaos, and now you get to shape the calm. How It Works The Bastion remains your non-combat hub — but now it’s also a late-game system with real utility: Decorate…
- One Week to Go: The Book of Aaru Launches with 10% Off - 20 May 2025
The countdown has begun! The Book of Aaru launches in just one week, and we’re excited to announce a 10% launch discount for the first 14 days. Step into a mythic world where ancient Egyptian lore fuses with dark science fiction. As you navigate ever-changing tombs, corrupted technology, and deadly traps, each run in this isometric roguelite offers new trials and secrets to uncover. Time-bending combat and strategic exploration await those bold enough to enter. The Book of Aaru will be fully localized into 11 languages at launch: English, Czech, Polish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Full Price Tag 14.99USD 14,79€ £12.79 Secure your passage to The Book of Aaru — wishlist now and prepare for the trials ahead!
- The Latest Pre-Release Demo is Live - 6 May 2025
The latest pre-release demo for The Book of Aaru is now available, offering an exclusive sneak peek at the full experience. The demo is available in 11 languages: English, Czech, Polish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Demo Features Essential dungeon featuring a formidable boss battle preview Two more limited dungeons to showcase diverse environments Comprehensive tutorial dungeon to guide you through the basics One default weapon with diverse attacks within combo streaks Time-bending ability for strategic advantages Fifteen unique Glyph upgrades with fifteen more Glyphs to unlock Initial introduction to the game's mysterious lore Original soundtrack with a unique score for each dungeon Try the demo now and test your skills to become a champion of Aaru! ”Thank you for your amazing support and anticipation. Dive into this…
- Expanding Horizons - 17 April 2025
We have some exciting news to share about The Book of Aaru! We're working hard to bring our action isometric roguelite to a wider audience through localization into 11 languages. Currently, we are in the initial stages of this process, exploring how best to integrate these languages into the game. We plan to support the following languages: English: Let's play! Czech: Začni hrát! Polish: Zacznij grać! German: Fangen Sie an zu spielen! Russian: Начни играть! Brazilian Portuguese: Comece a jogar! French: Commencez à jouer ! Italian: Inizia a giocare! Spanish: ¡Empieza a jugar! Simplified Chinese: 开始游戏！ (Kāishǐ yóuxì!) Japanese: プレイ開始！ (Purei kaishi!) As a truly small indie team pouring our hearts and souls into this project, this localization is a significant undertaking. Please be aware that the initial translations might be a little rough around the edges, but we are doing everything wi…
- Deeper Dungeons, Deadlier Denizens! - 15 April 2025
Get ready for some new twists in the dungeons of The Book of Aaru! We've added special, magic-infused enemies to the mix, which should make your fights even more interesting and require some fresh thinking. Now, as you explore the dungeons, you might run into these tougher foes. They'll put up a fight, but taking them down will reward you with some sweet loot to upgrade your hero. This adds a new layer to your roguelite adventures in ancient Egypt! Two of these new baddies follow a pretty classic setup: a Tank and a heavy Damage dealer. When you see the Tank, be aware that its health will automatically regenerate. The Damage dealers are seriously dangerous, hitting for double damage – which can really hurt, especially with certain demons. So, these units should shake up your usual tactics. It's probably a good idea to focus down the Damage dealer ASAP. As for the Tank, you might want to…
