A labor of love...
Get ready to dive into the world of Banished Stone, a true labor of love brought to life by the incredibly talented Daniel Paull, also known as Decius! He’s not just a developer; he’s been crafting engaging game experiences for over two decades, even if many of his creations remain under the radar.
His previous titles include gems like Lands of Hope, Lands of Hope Redemption, and Infinitum Vitas—each a testament to his passion and creativity. While some of these games have faded into obscurity (with the exception of Lands of Hope, which is now being revitalized by another brilliantly gifted developer), their impact is still felt.
Fast forward to 2025, and we're thrilled to announce that for the last 18 months, Daniel has been pouring his heart into his latest project, Banished Stone! This time, he’s steering away from the mammoth task of creating another MMORPG (let's be real, that’s a tough mountain to climb!) and instead, he’s focused on delivering a single-player Action RPG experience that promises to be just as enjoyable.
So, without further ado, welcome to Banished Stone—your next gaming obsession, available exclusively on Steam for PC/Windows! Get ready for an adventure unlike any other!
game introduction
Immerse yourself in a captivating sideways fantasy action RPG that offers up to 20 hours of thrilling gameplay! Explore the enchanting world of the Ridge as you walk, run, and even fly through stunning landscapes. Engage in epic battles against a variety of monsters, take down formidable bosses, and confront criminals—whether you choose to capture or eliminate them is entirely up to you!
Embark on exciting quests for NPCs that will lead you to discover legendary loot and enhance your character's abilities. In addition to your adventures, you can restore your family home, tame delightful pets, craft unique items, or simply enjoy the serene pastime of fishing. The possibilities are endless in this vibrant world that welcomes players of all ages. Get ready to experience a fantastical journey like no other!
Action RPG
Explore the ridge, meet interesting challenges, face monsters within and without.
Changing World
Walk, Run, Fly or Swim through the world. Alter the Day or Night at whim using items.
Quests
Perform quests for NPCs, solve the riddle of your Father's murder and the Company.
Bounties
Collect bounties on other wanted criminals (bosses), and monsters.
Pets
Certain critters need a helping hand, help them out and you'll unlock them as pets.
Fast Travel
Instantly travel to unlocked areas using the M (Map) screen.
key list
Below you will find a list of all the key mappings for Banished Stone.
WASD - Movement
Move North (W), West (A), South (S) or East (D).
` - Game Menu
Access the game menu.
F - Toggle Fly Mode
Where available switch between fly and walk mode.
I - Inventory
Access your inventory screen.
M - Map Screen
View the map screen and all the places you have unlocked.
SPACE - Interact
Allows you to interact with highlighted NPC, Monster, Object or Thing. Pressing SPACE with nothing highlighted will cause the game to auto-detect the closest thing and highlight it. A second press of SPACE may then interact with it.
X - Execute/Close
Executes the X key power when in combat, or when out of combat closes active window.
0 to 9 - Use Power/Ability/Item
Uses whatever is bound to that key in the power bar.
Q - Quests
Open your quest journal.
L - Log screen
Open your log screen.
P - Powers
Open your powers screen.
C - Skills
Open your skills screen.
F7 - Screenshot without HUD
Capture screenshot with Hud and Monsters hidden.
F8 - Screenshot with HUD
Capture screenshot with Hud, Monsters and UI visible.