Get ready to shred your way to the top with Lord of Metal!
Horns Up Games, the Metal Masters Behind Lord of Metal, are proud to announce their game and the launch of its Kickstarter. Brought to you by veterans from Epic Games, Wargaming, and seasoned metal artists, Lord of Metal promises to deliver a gaming experience as heavy as the riffs it celebrates. Rock and Metal meets video games in this pure nostalgic tribute for and from old-school gaming kids from the 80s and 90s. An honest game with no gimmicks and tricks.
Prepare to be blown away as we unleash Lord of Metal, a headbanging new Single Player Story Driven Heavy Music Festival Management Simulator <<what a description>> where your goal is to start small and go big organizing concerts and festivals bringing life and colors to a dystopian bleak world overtaken by the Grey! Launching its campaign on Kickstarter today, this game is set to be the ultimate experience for metalheads and gamers alike.
It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll, and we are thrilled to announce that Lord of Metal is set to launch on Steam in early 2027, with subsequent releases planned for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. We aim to provide an electrifying Premium Core Game experience across all major platforms including DLCs and expansions. Fans can look forward to a sneak peek, as we plan to have the first demo build ready by the next GDC (Game Developers Conference) event.
Epic stories: We are implementing some real stories that we have witnessed at events and those we just have heard about… Or that we claim to say we have heard about.
Authenticity: Experience the thrill of running a heavy metal festival based on real-world insights. Make decisions that impact your band’s success and legacy. You’ll scout for locations, sign up sponsors, book bands, arrange for infrastructure and supplies for the festivals, negotiate with local factions, hire staff and much more.
Creative Freedom: Build your dream metal empire by recruiting a unique crew and curating the ultimate lineup. Personalize the decorations, FX, sound, stage presence, and even your iconic tour bus. The game is non-linear and, therefore, there is always something to explore.
Unique Gameplay: Dive deep into festival management with a blend of strategy, real-time action, and storytelling. Manage concerts how you want: be there for the money, praise or recognition.
Authentic Music: Enjoy a curated soundtrack featuring a variety of metal genres and iconic references.
Engaging Narrative: Uncover a captivating story filled with charismatic characters and unexpected twists.
The disciple of the Lord of Metal will be able to experience the game localized in several languages: English with voiceover, and text localizations in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian and Polish. We’re also building our game in Unreal Engine 5 to ensure the best-in-class visual experience for our players. We will feature a rich soundtrack, representing a variety of metal and rock genres, utilizing modern sound technologies in game development.
We aim to create a solid, old-school game focused on gameplay rather than monetization. No in-game purchases, no game-as-a-service mechanics and tricks. You buy the whole thing and enjoy all the content available on release.
