Vagrus: The Riven Realms

Vagrus: The Riven Realms is a story-driven role-playing game about leading a caravan through a destroyed fantasy world. As Vagrus, you plan trading trips, make decisions for your travel companions and try to survive in a dangerous landscape.

The world was devastated by a magical catastrophe. Between ruins, trading cities and hostile regions, political conflicts, quests and stories with far-reaching consequences await. Your companions, your supplies and your reputation with various factions determine which paths are open to you.

Vagrus: The Riven Realms was released for PC on October 5, 2021. Before that, the role-playing game had been playable in early access on Steam since July 22, 2020.

On March 31, 2025, native versions followed for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The console editions already include the additional content Vorax and Seekers of Knowledge, which were previously released for free.

Vagrus: The Riven Realms is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. On PC, the Steam versions support Windows, macOS and Linux.

The role-playing game is designed for single players. For the console versions, Lost Pilgrims Studio adapted the user interface and controls for controllers. The complex trade and caravan management remains part of the game.

Travel is the focus of Vagrus. You need to plot a route, choose trade goods and secure the caravan's supplies. Food, money, morale and the crew's physical condition decide how far you get.

Along the way you'll meet traders, mercenaries and rival groups. You can transport goods, take on jobs or explore new areas. Decisions often have several consequences: a lucrative journey may cost supplies, while backing one faction turns its rivals against you.

Vagrus has been expanded with several major adventures. Old Acquaintances, Sunfire and Moonshadow and At the Heart of Ruin add new stories, encounters and areas to the world. The season pass covers these three content expansions but is not the main game.

The free extra content Vorax and Seekers of Knowledge with the Sunken Tower dungeon is already part of the console versions released in March 2025. The season pass and further extra content are also available on consoles.

On Windows, Vagrus requires at least Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5 or comparable AMD CPU, 6 GB of memory and a DirectX 11-compatible graphics card. At least 6 GB of free storage is needed for installation. The game requires a minimum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels.

Windows 11, 12 GB RAM and 10 GB of free storage are recommended. For macOS, Steam lists version 12 or newer and an Intel or Apple Silicon processor. A Linux version is also available.

Combat in Vagrus is turn-based. In clashes with bandits, monsters and other enemies, you control your companions and use their abilities. Positioning, support and the order of actions are decisive.

The entire caravan can also be attacked on the road. Well-trained guards and the right equipment help, but avoiding a dangerous fight is often just as important.

Companions take on roles in the caravan, such as guard captain, scout or beast handler. They bring their own combat skills and can be developed through personal quests.

Their stories pick up the world's conflicts. Decisions in conversations and jobs can change relationships and options available later.

In the Riven Realms, trading companies, religious groups and criminal organizations pursue their own goals. As a caravan leader, you can work for these factions, trade with them or play them against each other.

Loyalty to one group often affects relationships with its rivals. Jobs and encounters branch depending on your choices, so journeys and stories can differ noticeably on a replay.