Horingar: Darkside

Horingar: Darkside is a story-driven adult role-playing game where players take on the role of the kingdom's heir, embarking on a journey to find their missing father.  Players will become entangled in a web woven by dark forces, encountering a variety of characters and plot events.  Make choices to advance the story, gain the favor of various women, and freely choose from three talent trees to continuously develop your character, ultimately deciding the fate of the kingdom and even the world. Adult game enthusiasts shouldn't miss Horingar: Darkside!

Gameplay:

The game features a semi-open world filled with side quests, hidden objectives, and in-depth lore delivered through collectible books. Each chapter centers around a semi-linear main quest offering three distinct paths: Combat, Stealth, or Puzzle-solving - allowing for varied gameplay experiences. Your chosen path not only shapes the moment-to-moment gameplay but also strengthens your bond with one of several unique, fully romanceable companions.

Build relationships with a cast of hand-drawn love interests, each with their own personality, backstory, and fully animated adult scenes. A detailed relationship system lies at the heart of the game - your decisions influence who grows closer to Reiner, and how.

Every companion features a three-branch talent tree, giving players room for strategic growth and replayability. Professions such as fishing, mining, cooking, and crafting provide vital resources especially for those pursuing the combat route, but become optional for other playstyles after Chapter 2.

With tones of mystery, drama, romance, and a touch of comedy, Horingar Darkside invites you into a dark fantasy world where your choices forge relationships, uncover ancient truths, and determine  the future of a fallen kingdom.

Features:

Weighted Choice System: Decisions ripple across chapters—spare a traitor in Chapter 6, and they may sabotage your faction in Chapter 9.

Corruption Mechanic: Embrace dark magic for short-term gains, but risk permanent stat penalties or locked story routes as your soul fractures.

Immediate Chapter Access: Purchasers skip ahead to Chapter 6, with all prior choices auto-generated based on demo playthroughs or randomized.

Cross-Platform Support: Mac users can trial the demo first; full purchasers receive optimized builds post-purchase to address compatibility gaps.

Patreon Priority: €10+ patrons access chapters one update ahead of Itch.io buyers, plus exclusive developer diaries and beta voting rights.

Faction Warfare: Forge unstable alliances with rival clans, each offering unique perks (e.g., necromantic rituals, espionage networks) and hidden agendas.

Changelog:

We figured it’s better to share this now rather than during the holidays. This may be the last dev update of the year, with the next one coming in January. That update will include a few sneak peeks and a short gameplay video showcasing one of the new maps.

We’ve also joined the “New Year’s Naughty Bundle” on itch.io, which features 100+ games from multiple developers—definitely worth checking out!And finally, since we won’t be posting again before the new year, we want to wish all of you happy holidays and thank you for the continued support.

Quest & UI Improvements

Quest Tracking now works from anywhere, including the entire castle.

Quest pointers automatically appear when you pick up a quest.

Most menus can now be closed using ESC.

Controller support has been added, including a custom cursor for controller users (optimized and tested with an Xbox controller layout).

Performance & Technical Updates

Code optimization across the board, resulting in improved overall performance.

Fixed several tile walkability issues.

Story & Dialogue Updates

Chapter 3 dialogue has been updated.

Farah’s story has been slightly reworked to address a plot hole.

Ruinessa’s dialogue and questline have been revised; her new questline is written and partially implemented.

Adjusted Ishak’s overly medieval dialogue.

Added new images for specific dialogue moments.

Siri now has a dedicated “Casting Portal” picture.

World & Content Additions

The Swamp Lands map has been added.

New music track added for Darkweave Camp.

New undead enemy sprites.

New undead character sprites.

New character faces with expanded emotional expressions.

Balance Changes

After another round of testing, all starting zones have been nerfed (again…).

The Shark King has been nerfed.

New Steam cover art has been added.

Player Comments:

5 stars because the polish, balance, and writing makes this actually feel like a real final fantasy-style RPG. It's like if a professional RPGM dev stumbled into the porn-RPGM world and said, this is all amateur, let me show you how it's done.And it has lots of content, it's not like these games where the creator forgets why we're all here & indulges his autistic special interest in game mechanics, the background is there's a curse over the lands where everyone needs to bone every day or their power will wane (perfect premise).

good lore,story telling is great as well. Arts are good but some are reused from old game.But it's not that bad.And tons of news scenes as well. Story pacing as not too slow or not soo fast . And Most importantly Dev is active and caring. So this game is a easy 8/10. Might give depend on future update.

Horingar is an absolute gem for anyone craving a well-balanced blend of challenge, story, and spice. From the first few minutes, you're drawn into a world teeming with mystery, danger, and morally complex characters. The narrative unfolds like a dark fantasy novel, filled with rich lore, branching dialogue, and tough decisions that actually matter. It’s not just about swinging a sword; it’s about shaping your legacy.Combat is satisfyingly difficult—strategic, not just hack-and-slash—which makes every victory feel earned. Loot is generous and meaningful, rewarding exploration and clever builds. Whether you're crafting gear or tweaking your loadout, progression feels smooth and rewarding.Now let’s talk about the adult content. The romance and sex scenes are more than just fan service—they're well-written, integrated into the story, and add depth to your relationships with companions. It walks the line between erotic and emotional perfectly.Visually, the game holds up impressively for an indie title, with atmospheric settings and expressive character models. Voice acting and music seal the immersion, pulling you deeper into its world.Horingar isn’t just a game—it’s an experience. If you’re looking for a story-rich RPG with heart, grit, and heat, this one’s a must-play.

Final Thoughts:

Horingar Darkside is a hand-drawn adult RPG with harem elements, rich fantasy lore, and branching gameplay. Set years after the Great War, you play as Prince Reiner, a rebellious heir who abandons the halls of Horingar to uncover the fate of his missing father—only to discover a web of dark secrets tied to a forgotten Ancient Evil.