The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (2026)

About

On Steam, 74% of 1,432 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 81 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 95 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 20 hours.

This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.

Story

In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law laid down by the Twins, stern gods who divided society into Lots. The clergy shows people the right path, the nobles rule, and the commoners’ Lot is working and suffering in obedience. Your fate, however, is very different: to be the chosen of the gods, become their tool, and govern the entire nation. You, Prince Jerian of the Tempest, must embark on a lifelong journey: starting as a child unaware of his destiny, and becoming an emperor for whose role you have been preparing since birth. As a crown prince, you will have to understand your country and its culture, but also make difficult choices affecting the fragile balance of powers in the Empire, and yourself.

What is happening now

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is an indie RPG that explores the weight of leadership through the story of its royal protagonist. Released in July 2026, the game centers on the difficult choices inherent to rulership and their consequences for both the leader and those affected by their decisions. Early coverage draws parallels to classical literature's examination of power and burden, suggesting the game engages seriously with the moral complexity of governance. While details remain limited in current coverage, the title's focus on both personal suffering and political responsibility indicates a narrative-driven experience that treats its premise with dramatic weight rather than typical fantasy trappings.

How long to beat The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian

from 1 player

Main + extrasstory plus side content

20 h

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Media

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Releases

Platform

Date

PC (Microsoft Windows)

July 20, 2026

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks

Minimum

Recommended

Microsoft® Windows® 10 or higher

Processor

Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz / Athlon® XP

Memory

8 GB RAM

Graphics

DirectX® 9.0c compatible

DirectX

Version 9.0

Storage

4 GB available space

Sound Card

DirectX® 9.0c compatible

Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian player count

concurrent players on Steam

81playing now3m ago

81peak today

9530-day peak

95highest we have seenOct 24, 2026

Oct 23daily peak, last 11 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian achievements

80 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Self-Discovery You unlocked all achievements and fully experienced the life and suffering of Prince Jerian.

0.9%

Oblivion You decided to step away from imperial politics.

1.5%

A New Horizon With Ferdinand at your side, you left the Empire's land behind.

1.6%

Usurper You killed your own father to take his throne.

1.7%

People’s Protectorate You proclaimed the Protectorate.

2.2%

A Crushing Defeat You lost the Great War.

2.2%

All 80 achievements by how many players unlocked them

Insolent Scion You were crushed by the Blood Tide.

2.3%

Monrogue’s Creed You created a Creed supporting Aegerius Monrogue.

2.3%

Arknian Dictatorship You proclaimed the Arknian Dictatorship.

2.4%

True Servant You became the Tempests’ servant.

2.5%

Slave to the Blood

3.3%

True Emperor You filled your father with the power of the Tempests.

3.4%

Dignified Defeat You ceded power to the Millennial Senate.

3.6%

The Miracle of Love You made a home with Agatha.

3.7%

Overindulged Vassals You indulged your friends’ every whim.

3.9%

The Empire in Flames You started the Great War, but failed to achieve victory.

4.1%

Broken Chains

4.1%

A God’s Loving Embrace By the will of the Elder, you found salvation at the Peak.

4.4%

Primate You withstood the Will of the Gods.

4.4%

The Duel You did not spare Cornelius’s honor and challenged him to a duel.

4.6%

Hopeless You challenged the Senate and lost.

4.8%

True Heir You filled yourself with the power of the Tempests.

5.8%

Shattered You were consumed by madness.

Traditionalist You reestablished the Empire’s ancient ways.

6.1%

Bloodbath You killed every single rebel at Credonville.

6.3%

Homewrecker You chose Camille as your companion.

6.5%

Love the World

6.5%

A Costly Victory Your victory in the Great War came at a high price.

7.2%

The Way of Tradition Tradition triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

7.3%

Servant of the Blood You bowed to the will of your ancestors and remained obedient in your filial duty.

7.8%

The Wrath of the Younger You challenged the Younger.

7.9%

The Way of Dogmatism Dogmatism triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

7.9%

Unpaid Debt You refused to settle your debt with Tarquinius.

8.9%

Mésalliance You chose Agatha as your companion.

9.2%

The Way of Elitism Elitism triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

9.4%

The Empire of Grace You let your father don the Elder’s mask.

9.5%

A Well-Earned Retirement You sent Cornelius away to a remote estate.

10%

Under Lock and Key You imprisoned Cornelius.

10.1%

Worthy Vassals You helped your friends become respectable nobles.

10.8%

Downfall of the New Faith You crushed the primary champions of the New Faith.

11.3%

Unrivaled Philosopher You became a master of science and theology.

11.5%

Tempests United You preserved the unity of House Tempest.

11.9%

Charting the Course to Tradition You reinforced Arknian privilege and managed to pay off the Tempests’ debt.

12.5%

Co-Rulers

12.5%

Outcast You cut ties with the Blood Tide.

13.3%

Unrivaled Administrator You became a master administrator.

13.3%

The Way of Jurisprudence Jurisprudence triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

14.1%

Peacekeeper You managed to avoid bloodshed at Credonville.

14.4%

Marital Duty

15.2%

Reformer You set the Empire on a path of decisive change.

16.5%

The Beast You decided not to hold your brother back.

16.7%

Second Coming

18.3%

Unrivaled Diplomat You became a master diplomat.

19.6%

Outcasts’ Legacy You agreed to learn from the first Blood Tide outcast.

24.7%

The Younger’s Law You strengthened your connection to the Younger’s Law.

25.9%

Doomed You doomed your soul to eternal suffering.

25.9%

Distinguished Arknian

27.5%

The Mentor Returns You accepted Cornelius’s help before the Millennial Senate.

27.6%

Triumph You triumphed in the Great War.

28.8%

Untethered You broke your brother’s will.

29.2%

The Way of Progress Progress triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

29.5%

The Way of Equality Equality triumphed in the Empire under your guidance.

30.5%

The Creed Proclaimed You proclaimed the Creed.

32.7%

The Millennial Senate You stood before the Senate and declared your Will.

34.1%

Mother Knows Best You took Lucretia as your wife.

36.7%

Jerian’s Creed You created your own Creed.

37.5%

Acceptance of the New Faith You rose to the defense of the New Faith.

38.9%

Fall of the Empire Your Empire was destroyed by civil strife.

39%

The Creed You completed the fourth chapter and found a purpose.

39.8%

Love of the People You won the hearts of both humans and Arknians.

40.1%

Unbreakable Bond You made real friends.

41.2%

Charting the Course to Reform You garnered the support of humans and managed to pay off the Tempests’ debt.

49.2%

The Elder’s Love You preserved the Elder’s Love in your soul.

50.9%

Overseer You appointed Cornelius overseer of Constanta.

57.5%

The Tempests’ Debts You completed the third chapter and dealt with the Tempests’ debts.

61.3%

Head of the Household You became the head of House Tempest.

65.4%

Teacher’s Pet You lived up to your mentor’s hopes.

67%

The Tempest Heir You completed the second chapter, becoming part of your family and the Empire.

73.5%

A Spark of Humanity You preserved part of the person you were before your birth.

75.3%

Obscurity You completed the first chapter and learned your true name.

86%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

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