What if surviving a dungeon were only half the challenge, and the real danger came from deciding which rewards to risk along the way? The Black Pyramid is building its Conan adventure around that idea, combining fast-paced fantasy combat with unpredictable exploration, lasting upgrades, and a mysterious story that stretches across time.
Announced on November 11, 2026, Conan: The Black Pyramid is a new roguelite action RPG developed by Games Farm and published by Grindstone. It is scheduled to arrive on PC through Steam in 2027, bringing Robert E. Howard’s legendary warriors into a world where sword and sorcery collide with cosmic horror.
The Black Pyramid turns every expedition into a different nightmare
Rather than sending players through a fixed series of fantasy dungeons, the game introduces a labyrinth that seemingly ignores the rules of space and time. Ancient ruins, devastated kingdoms, and unsettling occult chambers coexist inside a structure that draws warriors from different eras.
Conan is not the only familiar face answering its mysterious summons. Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes are also playable, with five distinct characters available in total. Each hero must confront the shadows of the champions themselves while piecing together dark secrets from their past. Meanwhile, a larger mystery connects their journeys: who brought these champions together, and for what purpose?
That narrative premise gives repeated attempts an interesting purpose. New routes, combat situations, and story events appear across different runs. Consequently, exploring the pyramid is not simply about finding stronger equipment. Players also move closer to learning who summoned their heroes to this impossible place.
The environments are populated by savage creatures, nightmarish monsters, and fanatics willing to fight to the death. Powerful bosses also protect each layer. However, the biggest attraction may be how the game encourages players to change their approach whenever a familiar strategy stops working.
Combat rewards precise timing and flexible character builds
Although Conan is famous for his sword, this adventure offers considerably more than straightforward melee combat. Players can combine heavy strikes, carefully placed sword attacks, ranged gunfire, and magical abilities. Dodging and defensive timing are equally important, especially when confronting dangerous opponents.
A successful parry can stagger an enemy and create an opening for a brutal execution. Furthermore, status effects provide another way to weaken difficult targets. Switching weapons and relics allows players to respond to different encounters without depending on one rigid fighting style.
The main gameplay highlights include:
- Five playable heroes from Robert E. Howard’s universe, including Conan, Solomon Kane, and Dark Agnes.
- Changing dungeon layouts featuring ancient ruins, ruined kingdoms, occult chambers, and challenging bosses.
- Combo-based action combat combining melee weapons, ranged attacks, magic, dodges, and timed parries.
- Warrior Memories that give each character alternative combinations of weapons and abilities.
- Ancient artifacts that modify combat, introduce additional mechanics, or prevent a fatal blow.
- Upgradable Combat Masteries for developing different character builds.
- Permanent progression through hero levels and upgrades unlocked using Wakestones.
- Collectible dice that influence loot opportunities and reward decisions.
- Two-player online co-op with individual rewards and progression for both participants.
One particularly promising feature of The Black Pyramid is the Warrior Memories system. Rather than limiting each hero to a single established combat identity, these configurations introduce different equipment and abilities. As a result, returning to the same character does not necessarily mean repeating an identical strategy.
This emphasis on experimentation connects with a broader direction in fantasy RPGs. For example, Guild Wars Afterlife turns a classic RPG into a roguelite. Games Farm is exploring a related appeal, although its approach centers on real-time action and individual heroes.
Saving your dice could be more important than finding better loot
Among the announced systems, the collectible dice mechanic deserves particular attention. While exploring, players gather dice that improve their chances of receiving valuable loot. However, collecting them is only the beginning of the decision.
Players can spend dice immediately to pursue additional rewards or hold onto them for a later opportunity. Waiting may become tempting when more valuable prizes are at stake, but progressing deeper also means confronting increasingly dangerous encounters.
That creates an appealing strategic dilemma. A struggling character might benefit from taking an immediate reward, while a stronger build could make saving dice worthwhile.
Permanent progression adds another layer. Heroes can gain levels and unlock upgrades with Wakestones, meaning individual expeditions contribute to longer-term development. Meanwhile, artifacts and Combat Masteries encourage players to experiment with combinations rather than relying exclusively on stronger weapons.
There is also a cooperative option for anyone who prefers facing these challenges with a friend. Two players can explore online together while earning their own rewards and retaining their individual progression. This distinction is useful because neither participant has to sacrifice personal advancement to share an adventure.
Players interested in cooperative fantasy games with changing challenges may also recognize some of that appeal in For The King II and its expanding cooperative adventures. However, Conan’s new journey replaces turn-based decision-making with direct action combat.
The Black Pyramid is coming to Steam in 2027 with these PC requirements
Games Farm and Grindstone have confirmed a 2027 release window for PC through Steam. Players can already find the game on its official Steam store listing, which also provides the currently published hardware requirements.
The initial specifications suggest that the game will not require particularly recent graphics hardware. Nevertheless, these figures remain provisional and could change as development continues.
Minimum PC requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit.
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM.
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or Intel Arc A380.
- DirectX: Version 11.
- Storage: 20 GB of available space.
Recommended PC requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit.
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.
- Memory: 16 GB RAM.
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or Intel Arc A580.
- Storage: 20 GB of available space.
Steam currently lists English as the language with full voice audio. French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese are supported for interface text and subtitles. English also includes interface and subtitle support.
The Black Pyramid builds its appeal on experimentation and calculated risk
The most interesting part of this announcement is not simply seeing Conan fight supernatural monsters. It is the possibility of combining recognizable fantasy heroes with combat systems that reward experimentation, carefully managed resources, and repeated exploration.
For now, The Black Pyramid has an intriguing foundation for its 2027 PC debut. Between individual hero progression, cooperative play, and a reward system built around calculated risks, Games Farm has several promising ideas to bring together.
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