Heart of Ember

About

Heart of Ember is a turn-based RPG with a straightforward narrative set in a hand-painted 3D world. You play as Kara and Paul, two heroes tasked with stopping ancient Titans from enslaving humanity. Combat uses a traditional grid-based system with character classes and skill progression. The story unfolds across self-contained chapters, each ending on a cliffhanger to set up future episodes. Developed entirely by one person, the game’s art style stands out with detailed environments and expressive character designs. While the solo development leads to some rough edges, the core gameplay is polished. The first episode released in 2015, with later parts added over the next two years. Small but dedicated fansites note its strong tactical depth and earnest storytelling, though pacing issues pop up in later chapters.

Storyline

The kingdom of Ember is in need of heroes. The immortal Titans are coming back and they seek to enslave humanity once again. Join Kara and Paul as they overcome all adversary and save the things that truly matters.