We're thrilled to announce that Duriano has officially launched in Early Access.

This marks the beginning of an epic journey through the mythic chaos of Norse realms—where strategy meets slashing, and divine power flows through spiky fruit. Whether you’re here to experiment with builds, conquer impossible bosses, or just explore the dark fantasy world of Duriano, this is your moment.

What’s Waiting for You in Early Access

Jump in now and explore these fully playable features:

Playable Characters

Choose from 7 unique Durian Hero Variants, each with their own powers and personalities:

• Midguardian – Balanced and resilient
• Valkyrian – Agile with divine fury
• Mimir Follower – Tactical and cerebral
• Jugganaut – Tanky and destructive
• Norn Weaver – A master of fate and time
• Spectral Warden – Ghostly and evasive
• Eternal Keeper – Guardian of ancient secrets

Mystic Weapons

Equip mythic Norse-themed weapons that synergize with your hero’s abilities:

• War Hammer
• Elemental Javelin
• Bow and Arrows
• Yggdrasill Staff
• Rúnar’s Vex

God’s Trail Paths

Shape your divine journey by aligning with powerful Norse deities:

• Forseti – Justice and judgment
• Mimir – Wisdom and insight
• Frigg – Destiny and foresight
• Eir – Healing and grace
• Hodr – Stealth and mystery
• Vidar – Strength and vengeance
  
  

Each path offers unique passive buffs and unlockable active skills, giving your runs endless variety.

Multiple Difficulty Levels

Choose your challenge — from accessible adventure to punishing chaos:

• Normal Mode (11 floors): A balanced entry point with bonus items like Mimir’s Lost Chapter (+EXP and coin gains) and Loki’s Bargain Token (shop discounts).
• Hard Mode (18 floors): Enemies are stronger, with 24% increased damage and HP. Expect new threats and tougher waves.
• Hell Mode (18 floors): Welcome to chaos. Random Aura Enemies are added to each wave with powerful buffs like:
  
  • Attack Aura: Boosts damage of all enemies nearby
  • Defense Aura: Greatly reduces incoming damage
  • Heal Aura: Restores HP to enemies over time
  • Speed Aura: Increases movement speed
    
    

Hell Mode also features a massive +48% boost to both enemy HP and damage.

Why Play in Early Access?

This is more than just early gameplay — it’s a chance to become part of Duriano’s journey. Here’s what you get:

• Exclusive access to the foundational systems of the game
• Deep build variety with hero variants, God Trails, Fate’s Favors, and 5 mythical weapons
• Chance to give feedback that directly impacts balance, content, and features
• Significant discount during early access (50% OFF!)

What’s Next?

While early access already includes plenty of action and variety, we’re not done yet. Here's what we're working on:

• More playable heroes and enemy types
• Additional Fate’s Favors and divine abilities
• New maps and realms
• Expanded story and interactions
• Community-driven improvements to balance and pacing

Join the Fight Today

Duriano is live on Steam — download now, choose your path, and carve your legacy into the Nine Realms. Early warriors are shaping the future of this rogue-lite, one run at a time.

Let the gods tremble — the durians have arrived.

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