It seems we haven’t yet explored the full depths of the excellent Into the Restless Ruins, as developer Ant Workshop Ltd has dropped a new free update. The Ruin Remix Update bulks out the game by adding new levels, gameplay upgrades, and deep strategic enhancements.
The six new remixed versions of existing stages are unlocked after reaching level 10 and completing the original layout. They are said to feature altered layouts, unique starting decks, and exclusive Charms. The full list of new stages can be found below:
- Eorisdale+ – Corrupt Heart Charm
- Clava Cairn+ – Bat Totem Charm
- Jarlshof+ – Bad Twin Charm
- Dunvegan+ – Deadly Nightshade Charm
- Craigievar+ – Cracked Headstone Charm
- Brodgar+ – Maiden’s Fury Charm
The new stages are just the tip of the iceberg, though. Update 1.1.0 also adds 7 new room cards, 2 new trinkets, 2 boon cards, and 7 new charms. The Harvest Maiden now also offers stat boosts as part of her favours, and the Wulver’s shop now stocks five cards per night and sells them at slightly cheaper prices.
On top of all this shiny new content, the game has also received several quality of life improvements. Warden bosses are now tougher, weapons have been made significantly more impactful and underused rooms such as Beacon Fire and Healing Ivy have been buffed.
The update also coincides with the game being discounted at 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale. Be sure to grab it before 10th July!
I was a big fan of the game’s build-your-own-dungeon loop when I first checked it out. In my review, I said: “If you’re a fan of deckbuilders, roguelikes, simulation games, or hell, even just indie games in general, I’d encourage you to check out Into the Restless Ruins.”
