Pyre

Pyre, also known as Supergiant Games’ Pyre, is a unique mix of RPG, strategy, and sports elements set in a mysterious world called Downside. You guide a group of exiles through mystical contests known as the Rites, where every move counts and freedom is at stake. Think you’ve played every type of RPG? Pyre might just surprise you.

What’s Pyre All About?

In Pyre, you take on the role of the Reader, a hero who helps exiles compete in magical team battles. These matches aren’t your usual fights – it’s more like a fast-paced sport where you have to carry a glowing orb to the opponent’s pyre. Sounds simple? Not really. Opponents will do everything to stop you. Timing, strategy, and team synergy matter more than smashing buttons.

Gameplay and Mechanics

• Team-based Rites combining action and tactical plays
• Unique characters with distinct abilities – some fly, some dig underground (lesson learned: always carry a spare sword)
• Exploration segments with story choices that shape your journey
• Multiple endings depending on your wins and losses – lose a match? The story keeps going
• Local Versus mode lets you challenge a friend for some offbeat competition

Why Play Pyre?

Looking for a game that mixes storytelling with quick, thoughtful matches? Pyre offers a fresh take, where your decisions outside the arena affect what happens inside it. It’s colorful and hand-drawn, but don’t expect flashy bombast – the charm is in the details and the characters you meet.

Is Pyre For You?

Love sports tales but hate the rules? Like your RPGs with a side of unexpected twists? Want to try something different without spending hours learning complex mechanics? Pyre is worth a look. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely memorable. Need a challenge? You got it.