Monomyth

About

Monomyth is a first-person RPG that channels the spirit of classic dungeon crawlers. You navigate the crumbling underground fortress of Lysandria, solving environmental puzzles, managing resources, and fighting enemies in real-time. The world above is dying under relentless storms, forcing civilizations to seek refuge below. Your quest to find a missing sibling and a powerful artifact drives a story filled with ancient secrets and personal stakes. The game stands out for its atmospheric tension and mechanically rich systems. Rat Tower's attention to detail creates a foreboding, lived-in environment where every shadow feels threatening. Strategic combat and resource management keep tension high, while the setting's lore unfolds through environmental storytelling. With a release date set for October 2024, Monomyth is positioning itself as a strong entry in the first-person RPG genre.

Storyline

As the sun sets on the empires of mankind and civilization crumbles under great storms ravaging the world's surface, the people of Ariath retreat to the underground. Amidst the chaos of this dying world your father, King Ferodin the Third sent an expedition to the fallen fortress city of Lysandria. It is said, that within the ruins of the fortress lies the primeval seed - a divine gift that may calm the gods' anger and put an end to the roaring thunder in the sky. Spearheaded by your own brother, the expedition hoped to retrieve the sacred object but was never heard of again. Against your father's wish, you decide to travel to Lysandria yourself. Find your brother and retrieve the divine gift, but beware: The ancient fortress is not as deserted as it seems...