Alkahest

About

Alkahest from Push On is a hands-on RPG where you swing through gritty medieval settings as a lowborn noble trying to claw his way up. Brawling with swords and fists is the main event, letting you tear through guards and goblins in messy brawls that use the environment, punch a lantern to blind foes or smash barrels to create hazards. Between fights you gather herbs for potions, loot armor, and roam crumbling castles and shadowy forests. The story follows a younger son of a minor lord, thrust into a power struggle by investigating sudden goblin raids. Every clash and choice affects your family’s standing in the fractured kingdom. The combat feels weighty with responsive dodge rolls and combo-heavy strikes, setting it apart from slower tactical RPGs. Mixing alchemy with combat adds layers, crafting smoke bombs or poison mid-battle can flip the odds. Player choices shape your reputation in villages and courts, with branching consequences for alliances and betrayals. With 40+ hours of content and a 85% Metacritic score, it’s a grind-heavy but rewarding experience for those who enjoy shaping their legacy through blood and botany.

Storyline

When the sun rises over the kingdom of Kadanor, it casts long shadows. Explore a world mired in feodal turmoil, where the balance of power between the three major houses is fragile. As the youngest son of a petty lord, you’re no hero. And to become someone, you’ll have to prove your worth through sweat and blood. Investigating unusual goblin raids on the county border may be the chance you've been waiting for. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings, while meeting its residents and making interesting decisions on your journey.