Epica
Alpha phase The browser game from the Spielegarage
A tactical fantasy browser game. Fight through epic missions, breed creatures and forge legends.
Epica runs right in your browser โ no download, on PC and mobile. Your progress is tied to your Spielegarage account, and because skill counts here and not your wallet, there is no pay-to-win.
What awaits you
A look inside the game
Fantasy
Play Epica your way: either you use the main skin Fantasy,
Sci-Fi
Or you simply use the Sci-Fi theme.
We are continuously working on new themes to offer you the greatest possible variety.
And the best part? Your progress is not lost. Your opponents stay the same.
Language Barrier? Gone
Where other games leave you stuck at a language barrier, we tear down the walls. Epica offers you a truly limitless experience: all game content is fully translated into 18 different languages. Simply choose your preferred language right in the menu (see screenshot) โ whether German, English, Arabic, Hindi, Kiswahili or Korean โ and dive into our world without obstacles.
The Castle
Of course we have also thought of the classic castle feeling. Collect valuable resources on the world map and build a mighty empire piece by piece, in which you are the sole creator. Design your base exactly the way you imagine it: all buildings can be placed completely freely and visually customized with different themes. Prefer something futuristic? Then simply switch the look of your base entirely to Sci-Fi! But plan your architecture wisely: construction takes time, but rewards you with decisive bonuses for your adventures on the map.
Diplomacy Decides
In PvP, too, we are breaking completely new ground in Epica and listening to the only ones who truly make games great: you, the players! Our PvP system is designed to be absolutely beginner-friendly and makes sure that it is not the fattest wallet that wins, but the smartest strategist. You always keep full control and decide for yourself whether to defend your castle to the bitter end or rather spare your troops.
To keep the balance fair, a separate protection mechanism applies on the world map that takes your power level into account and shields you from overpowering attacks. Of course there are exceptions for the daring: in designated PvP areas, when you strike the first blow yourself, or when fighting pure PvP players, this protection is completely removed. Which path your rank takes is yours alone to decide!
Growing Together
Invite your friends and get massively rewarded for it โ secure free Season Passes, exclusive item shop items and other valuable bonuses. And speaking of the item shop: here we wage absolute war on pay-to-win! The shop is fully usable without real money and serves as our biggest protection against any paywall. Every single item from the shop can also be looted directly in the game, traded with other players or crafted yourself. The only currency you need for maximum success is your pure activity.
Activity
Speaking of activity: where other games artificially slow you down to make you pay or throttle your progress, in Epica you have a completely free run. You can play as long as you like! To keep annoying cheaters and bots away we have integrated a stamina system, but don't worry: your stamina can be refilled completely free of charge at the tavern at any time. If you pay attention, you can even find special items on the world map that spare you that trip. Your adventure ends only when you want it to.
The Heroes
Collect one of our great heroes โ from the loyal 10 through Jack, Queen and King up to the legendary Ace โ and become one of the mightiest fighters in all of Epica! Train your champion up to the maximum level and unleash their true potential by increasing their star count. The card pieces you need for that are completely free in the game. Pulled a hero twice? No problem! Simply turn duplicates into valuable card pieces and trade actively with other players to perfect your deck.
Equipment for Your Heroes
Equip your champions with powerful items to unleash their true potential! From masterfully forged weapons and sturdy shields to mysterious artifacts and magic rings, all the way to faithful pets and majestic mounts โ Epica gives you a gigantic arsenal. Use this variety with tactical cleverness to lead your heroes to the absolute peak of power.
Pets and Mounts
Who will find the legendary dragon egg or the mystical amulet of the Shadow Armor? Countless companions in Epica are waiting to be discovered by you. Breed and level your own pets to secure ever stronger combat bonuses, or run a lucrative trade with your faithful companions. But that's not all: to cross the long distances on the world map in a flash, you can secure exclusive mounts. These majestic companions not only get you to the next battle faster, they can even be given their own equipment to push your power level even higher!
Equipment
To hold your ground in the merciless world of Epica, you need powerful equipment. You can loot it in many ways โ whether by exploring the world map or through clever trading at the marketplace. To keep improving your arsenal, bring your loot to the blacksmith you trust or give it brand-new, powerful bonuses at the altar. But be warned: the blacksmith doesn't always have his best day. Sometimes an upgrade fails and the precious resources you used are simply gone. But don't worry: your hard-earned equipment is safe, always stays yours and is never destroyed!
The Magic of Epica
Only the strongest fighters will survive the merciless battles of Epica. That is why the mighty wizard Lago has blessed you with his magic. Every hero chooses their own path โ whether as a brave warrior, nimble ninja, wise mage or protective healer โ and gains access to completely unique spells and abilities. You also have a choice when it comes to equipment: use special class-specific items or fall back on universal armor. You master your skills by studying valuable textbooks. And don't worry if your hero doesn't grasp a book's content right away: there are always completely free ways to refresh the knowledge and simply try again!
Magic in the Tower
Do you see yourself as a steel-clad warrior dominating the battlefields of Epica? Then you can't get past our Mage Tower! In this mystical building you can dive deep into the secrets of the arcane arts and research heaps of permanent bonuses. These powerful upgrades accompany and strengthen you all along your way, so that you can emerge victorious even from the most hopeless fight.
The Map
*Image from the alpha*
Here awaits you the absolute heart of the game: the world map! Besides countless monsters, dark dungeons, mighty world bosses, lively cities and rival players, an even greater threat lurks here. Evil stones have crashed from the sky and scattered their corrupted shards across the entire world of Epica. Join forces, help free Epica from this evil, and earn epic loot as your reward!
That's it?
These were only a few of the countless possibilities already waiting for you in the world of Epica. But we don't want to reveal every secret in advance โ after all, exploring and discovering on your own is what makes an adventure truly appealing. Step in, uncover the hidden mysteries yourself and write your own legend!
The Bestiary
Collectors, take note: every battle you fight takes you a step further and unlocks increasingly powerful bonuses against the beasts of Epica. Your diligence pays off twice โ for every new entry in your collection you are rewarded with wrenches, which you can trade directly in our item shop for valuable upgrades.
Battle Screen
โ๏ธ Step onto the turn-based battlefield and experience the real, tactical old-school feeling of the 2000s. Hunt legendary monsters in the world of Epica or train your own creatures strategically in your barracks. Most important: here only your skill counts. Your tactics decide the victory, not your wallet!
Coming soon
The world of Epica needs the perfect sound, and that is exactly what we are working on at full speed. Finding or creating fitting audio assets is a small challenge for us as an independent project โ but when it comes to atmosphere, we don't do things by halves. We are working flat out to deliver a truly immersive experience!
While huge game companies work with hundreds of employees, we pour all our heart and soul into Epica as a small, family-like team. To offer you a coherent and beautiful world, we use a mix: we buy high-quality assets from large stores, create our own graphics and use modern generators. Quality and your gaming experience come first for us, and we are working hard to round everything off perfectly! You can find the exact information and origins of our images, completely transparently, in the credits โ so everything stays fair and open.
What would a mighty guild be without skilled craftsmen? That is exactly why we are already building the first professions alongside the guild system, which will later interlock perfectly and strengthen your guilds.
At the same time, we are constantly fine-tuning the balance so that every battle stays exciting and fair. For that we need you: your battles give us valuable game data in the background, which we analyze to continuously improve the game feel. But data isn't everything โ we want to hear your opinion! Through our bug report system you can send us your suggestions, ideas and feedback at any time. Epica grows together with you!
What would a mighty guild be without skilled craftsmen? That is exactly why we are already building the first professions alongside the guild system, which will later interlock perfectly and strengthen your guilds.
At the same time, we are constantly fine-tuning the balance so that every battle stays exciting and fair. For that we need you: your battles give us valuable game data in the background, which we analyze to continuously improve the game feel. But data isn't everything โ we want to hear your opinion! Through our bug report system you can send us your suggestions, ideas and feedback at any time. Epica grows together with you!
A central concept of Epica is our visual variety: a single game, but several completely different worlds โ from classic fantasy to sci-fi! Since we are programmers at heart and not graphic artists, we are currently focusing our strength on making the foundation absolutely solid and complete. The good news: thanks to our extensive modular groundwork in the code, adding entirely new themes later is now a real breeze for us. We already have a few great worlds in the drawer, but we will first complete the game and then listen closely. The active community will help decide with its feedback which new worlds we set out for next!