The Lonesome Guild Preview — A Story-Rich Experience

At first, I thought this would be a cute, top-down version of Castle Crashers with a puzzle element, but I was surprised to know how much more lore and world-building this ARPG contained. Immediately, I was swept into this world by its eye-grabbing watercolour art and soft animation style on my PC monitor. DON’T NOD is proud to present The Lonesome Guild, a vibrant and heartfelt action RPG that explores the power of togetherness in a world struggling with loneliness.

Tiny Bull Studios is an indie game studio based in Torino, Italy, passionate about experimenting with design and storytelling. The overarching story and themes were inspired by the deep sense of loneliness many felt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The core concept behind The Lonesome Guild is “togetherness,” using connection and friendship as tools to overcome isolation. This theme is at the heart of both the narrative and the gameplay.

The story follows multiple characters, each representing a different... Read more