80
Stonemachia stands out for its personality, atmosphere, and original ideas. Not technically flawless, yet it delivers a solid, engaging soulslike that leaves a lasting impression.
80
Stonemachia is one of those games that a lot of soulslike players will try to pick up automatically, as they want more content in this exciting genre. But I felt that it’s very approachable even for a newcomer to this genre. It’s fun to play, it offers a lot of different ways to experiment, and best of all, it’s just a pleasure to plow through enemies, become stronger and tackle the game’s intense bosses. Yes, it does have some quality-of-life issues, like the lack of fast travel. I also encountered some bugs like getting stuck in a pole or the scenery while attacking enemies. But those are not dealbreakers and they certainly don’t deter the overall experience. Stonemachia is a game that brings a unique touch to the genre, with great bosses, an interesting world and exciting lore. And thankfully, it’s also fair difficulty-wise, so it respects your time as well.
80
Stonemachia is a brutal and visceral dark fantasy that bravely strips away RPG bloat to focus entirely on a masterfully crafted, Sekiro-inspired parry system. Despite some structural missteps - such as the baffling lack of fast travel - its unsettling Italian folklore setting, shape-shifting combat mechanics, and relentless rhythmic swordplay make it an uncompromising and deeply rewarding experience.
10
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0
The game was really fun and dynamic in the demo, then they decided to make it slower probably to follow the shadow of other soulslike games. This game had a sparl which has been somehow lost...
10
Literally a masterpiece. Extremely ambitious game, really fun with very unique movement and satisfying combat. There is jank but not too bad at all or much, only issue is some bosses are too big for screen but parry window is on the forgiving side. This game furthermore is extremely extremely beautiful with truly breathtaking art and vistas and scale. Exploration is good and there is a decent or good story with some nice secrets. Cutscenes are very well done and unique and music is phenomenal. Bottom line this is a very competent and unique soulslike.
Stonemachia
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May 26, 2026
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Generally Favorable
76
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Generally Favorable
8.1
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Jun 15, 2026
80
Stonemachia stands out for its personality, atmosphere, and original ideas. Not technically flawless, yet it delivers a solid, engaging soulslike that leaves a lasting impression.
Jun 11, 2026
80
Stonemachia is one of those games that a lot of soulslike players will try to pick up automatically, as they want more content in this exciting genre. But I felt that it’s very approachable even for a newcomer to this genre. It’s fun to play, it offers a lot of different ways to experiment, and best of all, it’s just a pleasure to plow through enemies, become stronger and tackle the game’s intense bosses. Yes, it does have some quality-of-life issues, like the lack of fast travel. I also encountered some bugs like getting stuck in a pole or the scenery while attacking enemies. But those are not dealbreakers and they certainly don’t deter the overall experience. Stonemachia is a game that brings a unique touch to the genre, with great bosses, an interesting world and exciting lore. And thankfully, it’s also fair difficulty-wise, so it respects your time as well.
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Jun 9, 2026
10
Literally a masterpiece. Extremely ambitious game, really fun with very unique movement and satisfying combat. There is jank but not too bad at all or much, only issue is some bosses are too big for screen but parry window is on the forgiving side. This game furthermore is extremely extremely beautiful with truly breathtaking art and vistas and scale. Exploration is good and there is a decent or good story with some nice secrets. Cutscenes are very well done and unique and music is phenomenal. Bottom line this is a very competent and unique soulslike.
May 31, 2026
80
Stonemachia is a brutal and visceral dark fantasy that bravely strips away RPG bloat to focus entirely on a masterfully crafted, Sekiro-inspired parry system. Despite some structural missteps - such as the baffling lack of fast travel - its unsettling Italian folklore setting, shape-shifting combat mechanics, and relentless rhythmic swordplay make it an uncompromising and deeply rewarding experience.
May 25, 2026
75
Stonemachia transports us to a distorted version of Milan, a fantasy world inspired by Italian architecture and the world of chess. Crossfall Games’ concept is highly original, even as it builds upon the established foundations of the soulslike genre, though at times it reveals some rough edges and a lack of attention to detail. However, the foundations for building an excellent future title are all there, and we hope the studio will surprise us with their next project.
May 31, 2026
70
Unfortunately—particularly during certain boss battles—progress is made more through trial and error than through informed strategy. After a while, you realize that striking a specific arm yields no effect, that an enemy attack lands slightly sooner than visual cues would suggest, and that your own offensive has actually connected even in the absence of clear on-screen indicators. With a dash of practice and a bit of patience, it is possible to partially mitigate these two issues; however, they inevitably—and significantly—mar the overall enjoyment of the experience.
May 25, 2026
70
Stonemachia is a fun action-leaning souls-like to play, but it probably won’t become the next breakout indie sensation. It’s too rough technically and maybe too niche in its presentation to fully break through. Still, there’s enough gameplay creativity and beautifully gothic Italian atmosphere to demonstrate the genuine passion of this small team to make it worth paying attention to.
May 28, 2026
9
Stonemachia is janky, a bit buggy and maybe unripe. But, for some reasons, the mechanichs, settings, gameplay, plot, soundtrack and the characters gives you something not easy to find elsewhere: the sense of the artisanal game. Not perfect, but you can see the quality and the cure the dev team put in it while making it. Very enjoyable and funny!
Jun 10, 2026
0
The game was really fun and dynamic in the demo, then they decided to make it slower probably to follow the shadow of other soulslike games. This game had a sparl which has been somehow lost...
SummaryFight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
