DEFEAT THE GOBLIN KING launches nine-character RPG

DEFEAT THE GOBLIN KING launched on August 21 as a solo-developed turn-based roguelike RPG built around expeditions into hostile territory. Gagurum provides nine characters with distinct movesets and statistics, giving each attempt a different tactical foundation before equipment and random discoveries reshape the run.

DEFEAT THE GOBLIN KING: confirmed details

The journey covers six visually distinct zones and more than 50 enemy types. Over 50 potions, scrolls and artifacts support different builds, while a small town adds a persistent place to manage between expeditions. Every system points toward the same final objective: ending the Goblin King’s rule.

What changes for players

Nine starting kits can make failure productive because knowledge gained with one character may reveal how another handles the same threat. Items add adaptation, but they should not erase the importance of turn order and enemy patterns. The town also gives runs a context beyond disconnected combat rooms.

Timing and wider context

Steam lists achievements, cloud saves and single-player support. The official page describes a complete release, not an Early Access test. More than 50 items and enemies indicates variety, but exact encounter combinations depend on the roguelike generation and should be confirmed through the live build.

The feature list and timing above reflect the developer’s announcement published on August 21, 2026. Future hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so live values should be checked against the current client.

For DEFEAT THE GOBLIN KING, the practical checkpoint is the live client: confirm the installed version, platform notes and regional rollout before relying on a scheduled feature. Store availability, maintenance windows and certification can create timing differences even when the developer announces one date for the wider release.

Source: official Steam store page. All release dates, named features and numerical values in this report come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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