Rod of Asclepius releases for PC via Steam in Q1 2026, demo available now

Croatian solo indie developer Albert Gregl has published a demo version of Rod of Asclepius on PC via Steam. The full game is slated to be available in Q1 2026.

Rod of Asclepius is a history-based RPG where the player will assume the role of a Roman medicum (doctor) in the 4th century. But while the full game will take place in Pannonia Secunda (the Roman province that was located in present-day Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina), this demo has a different standalone story that takes place elsewhere.

You can find the screenshots for Rod of Asclepius and the descriptions for the demo right below. The indie game is available in Croatian, English, and Japanese.

About this Demo

This Demo contains the Prologue of Rod of Asclepius. It is a self-contained introduction that teaches the core systems in a focused, atmospheric setting.

 

Included in this Demo

• Narrative-driven mission that blends environmental exploration, herb gathering, character interaction, and historically inspired medical quests.

• Guided introductions to investigation, diagnosis, and treatment within the game’s turn-based medical framework.

• A standalone story that establishes the themes, tone, and play style of the full game.

 

Important note

The Demo does not take place in Pannonia. It prepares the stage for Chapter One, where the full campaign begins in Pannonia Secunda (AD 351) along the Danubian frontier.

 

About the full game

The campaign traces historical Roman settlements such as Teutoburgium (Dalj) and Mursa (Osijek), reconstructed from archaeological maps, regional studies, and museum documentation. The project draws on sources including Celsus, Galen, the Notitia Dignitatum, and regional publications, in consultation with scholars to ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy.