After being forced to leave their underground homes, dwarves are now scattered across the surface world, facing a multitude of dangers from goblins, orcs, monsters, and undead creatures. Druids also strive to protect the natural environment and its inhabitants from destruction. Among these challenges lies a new threat: the need to rebuild and reclaim lost territory. A lone dwarf sets out on a perilous quest to establish a new settlement and restore his people's former glory.
Regions of Ruin offers an exciting blend of platforming, action, and role-playing elements. The game features agile dwarves that are faster than usual, allowing for thrilling exploration and combat sequences. Players can discover hundreds of areas, each with its unique challenges and rewards. Some locations are marked as sieges, requiring strategic defense against enemy waves, while others offer opportunities to gather resources, recruit allies, and construct buildings.
As players progress through the game, they can upgrade their settlement's infrastructure, unlocking new buildings, trading resources, and improving their companions' abilities. By exploring the world, gathering resources, and overcoming challenges, dwarves can rediscover lost knowledge, acquire powerful equipment, and ultimately reclaim their rightful place in the surface world.