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Pyre Guide

2017-07-25 Supergiant Games Supergiant Games

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The story continues after defeat: a branching RPG that accepts losses too. This overview focuses on key facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page.

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What is Pyre?

A party-based RPG from Supergiant Games, creators of Bastion and Transistor, set in the purgatory known as the Downside. Lead people exiled from their homeland in competitions called Rites to regain their freedom. Battles have a sports-like, three-on-three format: choose three party members and equip Talismans and Masteries. Its notable feature is **a branching story with no game-over**. The story advances whether you win or lose, and the result itself affects whose fate changes. Exiles grow and gain new abilities regardless of the outcome. The source article recorded 9,338 Steam reviews and a Very Positive rating. Japanese is not officially supported.

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⚠️ Japanese is not officially supported

The game's interface and text are in English. Check before purchasing. This English translation retains the Japanese source page's explanation based on the official Steam store description.

🏆 9,338 reviews: Very Positive (source snapshot)

Very Positive

Steam reviews
9,338 reviews (as of August 2026)

2017/7/25

Release date
No game-over

Not supported

Japanese
English interface

Supergiant Games

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Supergiant Games

「The story continues after defeat: a branching RPG that accepts losses too」 — Based on the official Steam store description and review record

🔑 Key points to know

1. There is no game-over

The official description explicitly presents a branching story with no game-over. The story continues after a loss.

2. Three-on-three battles

Choose three party members to compete. Set each character's Talismans and Masteries beforehand.

3. Results shape their fates

Who returns to glory and who remains in exile? Results directly influence the story's branches.

4. Grow even when you lose

According to the official description, the exiles grow and gain new abilities whether they win or lose.

5. Japanese is not officially supported

The interface and text are in English. This matters in a story-driven game.

📚 Sources and information not covered

This page uses only facts explicitly stated on the official Steam store page. Assessments such as individual character tier lists, strongest builds, and item performance will be added only when reliable sources are available, since presenting guesses could mislead readers:

▸ Official Steam page (Pyre)

FAQ

Pyre FAQ

Q1 What kind of game is Pyre? ▼

It is a party-based RPG set in the purgatory known as the Downside. Lead a band of exiles in three-on-three competitions called Rites to regain their freedom. Its defining feature is a branching story with no game-over. Developed and published by Supergiant Games (Bastion / Transistor / Hades), it was released on July 25, 2017.

Q2 Does it support Japanese? ▼

Not officially. This matters in a story-driven game. Games from the same studio that support Japanese include [Hades](/en/games/hades/) and [Transistor](/en/games/transistor/).

Q3 What happens if I lose? ▼

The story continues. As the official description's branching story with no game-over makes clear, defeat is part of the unfolding narrative. Losing may open a different path.

Q4 How is it related to Hades? ▼

Both are by Supergiant Games. The official description of [Hades](/en/games/hades/) also cites Pyre's character-driven storytelling as an influence.

Q5 Is combat difficult? ▼

Battles are three-on-three, with a sports-like feel. There is action involved, but the story continues after a loss, so the design does not leave you trapped by results.

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