Pillars of Dust (v2023.09.29)

A forgotten kingdom hides its history behind strange sages, branching paths, and the separate journeys of a prince and a pauper. Pillars of Dust is an indie RPG built around the contrast between Carlton, a royal figure with his own burdens, and Gregg, an ordinary man drawn into the same wider mystery. Their stories unfold in parallel rather than as a single straight-line campaign, giving Alluriga an intriguing sense that important events are happening just beyond the route you choose. The mood leans toward adventurous fantasy with an undercurrent of secrets waiting to be unearthed.

Players choose who to follow from an unusually flexible character-selection structure, then guide that hero through an open-ended adventure full of hidden discoveries and potential allies. Recruiting companions is a major part of the experience, encouraging experimentation with different party combinations and making each run feel less predetermined. Progress comes from pushing farther into unfamiliar areas, meeting eccentric figures, and piecing together what the kingdom has forgotten about itself. Completion-minded players have plenty to chase, as uncovering every secret and reaching full completion requires more than simply following one hero’s most obvious path.

What distinguishes Pillars of Dust is its commitment to replayability through perspective: Carlton and Gregg inhabit the same setting, yet their individual routes can reveal different pieces of its larger truth. Instead of treating alternate characters as a minor cosmetic choice, it turns selection into the central hook, with companions, secrets, and unexplored paths rewarding repeat visits. The game suits RPG players who enjoy investigating obscure corners of a world, comparing routes, and gradually assembling lore from scattered clues rather than being led directly to every answer. Fans of compact, old-school-minded fantasy RPGs with a completion challenge should find Alluriga especially rewarding.