A survivor-like and roguelike hybrid set in a fantasy medieval world of monsters, magic, and relentless battles
Istanbul, Turkey – September 29, 2025 – Independent developer Nords Games has officially announced Arcane Overdrive, a survivor-like and roguelike hybrid coming soon to Steam. Set in a fantasy medieval world, players create custom vehicles by combining modular parts and monsters, then battle waves of enemies including orcs, werewolves, skeletons, and other monstrous bosses using medieval weapons and spells. A playable demo will be live during Steam Next Fest, running from October 13 to 20.
Each vehicle is made from three parts: top, middle, and bottom. Each part affects stats, abilities, weapon slots, and movement. The lower parts of vehicle components are the parts that generally affect a vehicle’s movement, whether you’re controlling it like a normal vehicle or a swaying horse-drawn carriage. An option is planned to allow players to control it like a normal player character, separate from the vehicle controller.
“In Arcane Overdrive, we wanted players to fight using their own unique fantasy vehicles. These machines are assembled from mystical parts and monsters found throughout the world. Rather than relying on traditional medieval transports, the vehicles are designed to feel like they belong in this fantasy universe. To reinforce that feeling, we added visuals that show adventurers such as wizards and mercenaries wielding wands and weapons, emerging from the doors and windows as if they’re supporting the player in battle.” – Can Sancaktaroğlu, Game Designer
Weapons and spells can be obtained from both vehicle parts and level-up rewards, spanning elemental powers such as fire, ice, electric, physical, and poison. Each vehicle’s configuration determines how many weapons players can equip, and selecting the same weapon multiple times during level-up enhances its attributes and stats, allowing for increasingly powerful combinations.
Arcane Overdrive key features:
Customize your playstyle with unique vehicle and monster parts
Choose between car-style driving or classic directional movement
Battle map-specific bosses with unique mechanics
Combine magic and weapons to create powerful combos
Explore a richly detailed fantasy medieval world
Unlock permanent upgrades and new mechanics through the Skill Tree
Watch Arcane Overdrive teaser trailer here: https://youtu.be/dNsGbuBj1UA
A playable demo of Arcane Overdrive will be available during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, running October 13–20.
About Nords Games
Founded in 2024, Nords Games is an independent studio based in Turkey, focused on developing imaginative and innovative game experiences. The team has contributed to several collaborative projects across Europe and is now creating its own titles, starting with Arcane Overdrive.