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Ruggnar

Updated v2.0.1

Ruggnar is a platformer where you play as a dwarf treasure hunter exploring abandoned locations. Instead of enemies, deadly traps such as axes and fireballs are hidden in darkness. You must manage a limited supply of candles to light your path and avoid hazards. As you progress, you unlock new abilities and discover hidden armor and beard dyes to customize your character's appearance. Careful candle management and precise movement are essential for survival and progression.

Action Adventure Pixel Graphics Platformer Puzzle
Ruggnar
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Sword N' Wands
Publisher:
PID Games
About this game

Ruggnar Overview

As the veins of his city are depleted and the valley is deserted of its inhabitants, rumors of taverns come to Ruggnar’s ears. Abandoned places contain incredible treasures that are just waiting to be picked up.

Equipped with his bag and a few candles, he goes on an adventure to make his fortune!

Ruggnar has a limited amount of candles to help him in these dark places. Help him to manage his supply.

Seeing the path ahead of you, activating certain mechanisms or simply lighting up: it’s up to you to find the perfect use for each candle!

And if you throw one, remember to pick it up. It might come in useful soon!

There are no enemies to kill here, but many traps are in your way.

Hidden by the darkness, you may find yourself face to face with an axe, a fireball or other nasty things.

Don’t worry, move carefully, use your candles and everything will be fine. After all, Ruggnar is very agile for a dwarf and he gets up quite easily after an accident.

Observe your surroundings, listen to the noises around you, throw your candles. The traps are there. It’s up to you to avoid them!

Throughout your journey, unlock new abilities.

Visit the merchant to learn the secrets contained in ancient grimoires to improve your candles and equipment, or to buy the latest items in stock.

Need a change? Many beard dyes, armors and helmets are hidden. Find them and create your own style!

  • Explore every corner with smooth controls;
  • Hand-forged story mode;
  • Procedural generation to extend the experience;
  • Discover the story behind this humorous adventure;
  • Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (PADG, french voice of Kled in LoL, the Innkeeper in Hearthstone, Muradin in Heroes of the Storm and many other video game characters) and Jordan Harrelson (My Time at Portia, Edge of Eternity) lend their talents to Ruggnar so he can swear louder and louder!

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 (version 1607 or better)
  • Processor: 2 GHz CPU
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 (DirectX® 10) compliant graphics card and driver
  • DirectX: DirectX 10
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Ruggnar:
    • Run or double-click setup_ruggnar_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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