Dolmen

Dolmen PC is a third-person science-fiction Soulslike action RPG set on the hostile alien world of Revion Prime. Developed by Massive Work Studio and published by Prime Matter, it combines deliberate melee combat, ranged weapons, cosmic-horror imagery, character progression, resource recovery, and limited online boss co-op. The current Steam listing still uses the name Dolmen, with no verified storefront rebrand or replacement edition.

Combat on Revion Prime

Dolmen follows a familiar high-risk action RPG loop: explore an interconnected alien environment, fight hostile creatures, collect resources, unlock equipment, and return to challenging encounters with a stronger build. Its third-person perspective keeps enemy animations and attack ranges visible, while stamina management makes positioning, dodging, blocking, and attack timing central to survival.

The combat system is built around switching between melee and ranged weapons. Close-range weapons handle direct damage and stagger opportunities, while firearms let you pressure enemies from a safer distance. Ranged attacks are not a separate shooter mode, however. Ammunition and energy management keep the two combat styles connected, so firing constantly can limit other tactical options.

Defeated enemies provide the materials and progression resources needed to improve your character. If you die, the usual Soulslike risk applies: unbanked resources become part of the recovery run. The result is a steady tension between pushing farther into Revion Prime and returning to safety before a mistake turns progress into another combat objective.

The Energy Mode difference

Dolmen's most distinctive mechanic is Energy Mode. Energy powers ranged weapons, but it can also be converted into temporary elemental effects for melee attacks. Activating the mode allows your weapon to exploit an opponent's elemental weakness, giving the resource a more important role than simple ammunition management.

This creates a meaningful choice during difficult fights. You can conserve energy for ranged pressure, spend it to add elemental damage to melee attacks, or enter a battle with a plan based on the enemy's vulnerability. The system rewards players who observe resistances and adapt their loadout instead of relying on one weapon for every encounter.

Character growth is tied to Nanites, the game's primary advancement resource. Weapons, armor, crafting materials, elemental effects, and attribute investment all contribute to build development. Equipment decisions matter because survival depends on more than increasing one damage statistic; players must balance defensive needs, weapon preferences, and the resources required to maintain a useful combat setup.

Alien exploration and boss encounters

Revion Prime is presented as a devastated, hostile planet filled with industrial spaces, alien organisms, environmental hazards, and concealed routes. Exploration is structured around connecting areas, finding materials, opening paths, and learning where dangerous enemies can interrupt a recovery attempt. The game is more focused on combat mastery and equipment progression than on a large open-world quest structure.

Bosses are the main tests of the game's systems. Their attack patterns demand careful stamina use, disciplined dodging, and a clear understanding of when to activate elemental weapon effects. Because ranged and melee tools share the same resource economy, boss fights can punish players who spend energy without considering the next phase of the encounter.

Players who enjoy science-fiction combat built around salvage, targeted equipment decisions, and third-person Soulslike progression may also appreciate industrial sci-fi Soulslikes such as The Surge, although Dolmen places greater emphasis on elemental energy and cosmic-horror atmosphere than on limb targeting.

Content model and PC edition

The current PC storefront presents Dolmen as a paid base game rather than a free-to-play service. The active Steam listing identifies the main experience as single-player with online co-op, and it does not present a season-pass structure, live-service progression model, or a large catalog of separately listed story expansions. Players should therefore approach it as a contained action RPG centered on campaign progression, gear improvement, and repeat attempts at difficult encounters.

Online co-op is more limited than a full shared campaign. The available information describes multiplayer as boss-focused co-op, allowing another player to assist with selected boss battles rather than accompanying the entire adventure as a permanent second character. There is no verified split-screen mode or competitive PvP feature in the PC storefront information.

The Steam edition includes 30 achievements, Family Sharing, and online interaction features. It is distributed through Steam, with the storefront acting as the relevant launcher and account platform for the PC version. No separate anti-cheat system, dedicated server toolkit, mod workshop, or official mod-support ecosystem is advertised for the game.

Who Dolmen suits

Dolmen is aimed at PC players who want a compact, combat-led science-fiction RPG with Soulslike difficulty, third-person exploration, equipment crafting, and a practical reason to alternate between guns and melee weapons. Its setting is a stronger draw for players who prefer alien ruins, body horror, and cosmic unease over medieval fantasy.

It is a weaker fit for players looking for a sprawling open world, a deep party system, extensive quest writing, or seamless co-op across every area. The limited multiplayer structure is best understood as an optional tool for difficult bosses, not as the game's primary identity.

Players searching for a darker space-station alternative can compare its atmosphere and checkpoint-driven combat with science-fiction action RPGs like Hellpoint. Hellpoint offers a similarly hostile space setting, while Dolmen distinguishes itself through its energy economy, elemental melee mode, and firearm integration.

PC features and localization

The PC version supports keyboard and mouse controls as well as controller play, which suits its lock-on combat, dodging, weapon switching, and resource management. The game is also compatible with Steam's platform features, including achievements and Family Sharing. No official ultrawide, multi-monitor, cabinet, or dedicated PC-exclusive gameplay mode is listed.

Localization is broader than the English-only audio might suggest. Steam lists English and Brazilian Portuguese with full audio, while interface and subtitle support also cover French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. That makes the game accessible to a wide range of PC players even though full voice coverage is limited.

Dolmen FAQ

Is Dolmen currently known by another name?

No verified rebrand has replaced Dolmen on the current Steam listing. Players searching for the PC version should use the original title, Dolmen.

Is Dolmen a Soulslike?

Yes. It uses third-person combat, stamina management, recoverable progression resources, dangerous enemy encounters, boss-focused difficulty, and equipment-driven character growth. Its main variation is the combination of melee weapons, firearms, and Energy Mode.

Does Dolmen have co-op?

Yes, but co-op is centered on online assistance during boss encounters rather than a fully shared campaign. The PC storefront lists online co-op alongside single-player.

How does Energy Mode work?

Energy is used by ranged weapons and can also activate Energy Mode. When active, it gives melee weapons elemental effects that can exploit enemy weaknesses.

Is Dolmen free to play?

No. The current PC storefront presents Dolmen as a paid base game. It is not listed as a free-to-play title or a seasonal service.

What languages does the PC version support?

The game supports English and Brazilian Portuguese audio. Interface and subtitles are also available in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.

Does Dolmen have local multiplayer or split-screen?

No verified split-screen or local co-op mode is listed for the PC edition. Multiplayer is presented as online co-op for selected boss encounters.