Hello, dear players!
We’re excited to announce that Decadent Heir is now open for playtest registration!
You can sign up right now by clicking the “Request Access” button on the game’s Steam page. Why this matters — you’ll find out below.
Playtests are planned to begin in the first quarter of 2026, or even earlier if there’s high player demand.
If this is your first time hearing about the game, let us introduce it briefly.
Decadent Heir is a narrative RPG set in the decadent twilight of the Russian Empire — a world where politics, betrayal, and luxury intertwine in a deadly dance of ambition.
What Makes Decadent Heir Unique?
You literally begin the game at your character’s birth and shape their personality through choices you make along the way — developing skills and traits that influence every aspect of the story.
Every decision matters — even small ones, like spending time with your dog or choosing to read a book instead of socializing.
These seemingly minor moments can impact not only the protagonist but the entire world around them — even the fate of a nation.
You’ll be able to revisit and reshape the defining events of an era.
The game embraces the idea of “What if?” — a question that will haunt you throughout your journey, sparking curiosity to see how different choices unfold.
Decadent Heir rewards replayability with a roguelike structure — when your character dies, every new run expands your abilities and opens new ways to change the course of history.
Does the Game Use AI?
Yes — Decadent Heir uses AI to generate illustrations for its text-based scenes.
This serves purely as a visual aid — the soul of the game lies in its mechanics and hand-crafted storytelling.
Every narrative branch is written by hand, without any random generation — it’s a deeply personal work by someone who truly loves history.
ABOUT THE PLAYTESTS
Before we go further, take a moment to watch our new trailer celebrating this event:
The playtest, like the demo version, includes the first chapter out of five planned.
What’s new in the playtest:
- The first chapter has been reworked in both mechanics and story.
- Numerous fixes and improvements.
- Full Russian voice acting added (it completely changes the experience!).
- Feedback form available via Google.
- Steam achievements added.
- Exclusive reward for playtest participants.
🏆EXCLUSIVE REWARD:
By taking part in the playtest and meeting specific conditions, every participant can earn a unique reward — an exclusive talent.
How to qualify:
- Add the game to your wishlist.
- Follow our publisher page on Steam.
- During the playtest, earn the Steam achievement “Hat Trick”.
At the start of the game, you can choose from four basic talents.
As a playtester, you’ll gain access to an additional exclusive talent upon the game’s full release — “Lucky Charm”.
It increases your luck during risk-based choices, allowing your story to take completely unexpected turns.
The risk system in Decadent Heir is designed so that every bold decision can lead to unpredictable outcomes — from a tragic death to the discovery of entirely new story branches!
Knowing this — and with this talent in your hands — will you take more risks?
Will you feel the thrill of taking risks, or the comfort of knowing luck is with you?
Whatever you choose, remember: this game isn’t about numbers or stats.
Even a “successful” risky choice can have unexpected consequences — for the protagonist or those around them.
So follow your heart when making decisions.
And now, we invite you to make one simple choice — add the game to your Steam wishlist.
Thank you!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3261140/Dekadant/
Questions?
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