Regions of Ruin is a 2D side-scrolling RPG developed by Gameclaw Studio and released in 2018, available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends hack-and-slash combat with town-building strategy across a handcrafted open world — no procedurally generated maps — set on a continent scarred by centuries of conflict. Players control a dwarven hero exploring a landscape where former kingdoms have collapsed and settlements lie in ruin, while uncovering hidden mysteries guarded by hostile factions. Combat is built around a skill tree, stat progression, and leveling, with extensive loot, craftable equipment, and hireable mercenaries. Beyond fighting, players rescue and recruit dwarves to rebuild a threatened settlement, assign workers to gather resources from cleared regions, and expand their township over time. A main storyline runs alongside numerous side quests, framing the dwarven race's survival as the central stakes.
