A world in the making
Velarod
A Slavic-inspired strategy world in development
Browser Strategy Game · Desktop & MobileBuild, explore and grow your settlement directly in your browser. No download required.
01 — Velarod
What is Velarod?
Velarod is a browser-based settlement-building strategy game inspired by Slavic folklore and myth.
Build, survive, explore and grow your people in a persistent world of forests, rivers and forgotten places — directly from your browser. No traditional game installation is required.
“Not just a game. A living history.”
02 — Velarod
From a settlement to a realm
Every structure tells a story. Follow a simple sawmill as it grows into a cornerstone of your realm.
Sawmill structure study
Concept sketch
The first pencil marks.
Level I
A beginning in timber.
Level II
An expanding workshop.
Level III
Built for a growing people.
Level IV
The heart of an industry.
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People of Velarod
More than workers — people with purpose. Each plays a part in your growing story.
Clothing and tools
Woodcutter
The forest provides.
Farmer
Feeds the future.
Warrior
Defends what we build.
Hunter
Tracks the unseen.
Herbalist
Knows what heals.
Blacksmith
Shapes our strength.
Scout
Sees farther.
Volkhv
Listens deeper.
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Beyond the forest
Venture into the unknown. Discover ancient places, forgotten ruins and the mysteries beyond your borders.
Routes and landscapes
Sacred grove
Where the old gods whisper.
Ancient ruins
What was lost still waits.
River crossing
New lands, new risks.
Expedition path
Lead. Explore. Uncover.
Foggy wildlands
Beauty hides danger.
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Myths & creatures
In Velarod, you are not alone. The forest remembers.
Silhouette and scale
Leszy
Guardian of the forest
A shape-shifting spirit. Protector or foe? The forest does not answer lightly.
Vodyanoy
Dweller of the deep
Beneath rivers and lakes, something ancient waits. What lies beneath?
Baba Yaga
She knows the way
A home that wanders. A wisdom with a price. Not every path leads back.
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Designing the interface
From the first sketch to the final experience. A strategy game, crafted for any journey.
01. Wireframe
Finding the essentials.
02. UX iteration
Giving the world a shape.
03. Visual direction
Bringing character to every detail.
04. Velarod interface
One world. Wherever you play.
07 — Velarod
Road to Pre-Alpha 0.9.0
A world in the making. Here is our journey to the first playable version.
- 01
Foundation
Core vision, lore and prototypes.
Completed - 02
The village
Core buildings and settlement systems.
Completed - 03
The world
Environment, exploration and map systems.
Completed - 04
People & war
People, military and survival systems.
Completed - 05
Myths & legends
Creatures, events and deeper lore.
In development - 06
Civilization
Diplomacy and early pre-alpha access.
Planned - 07
0.9.0 Pre-Alpha
The first playable version.
Planned
The drawn path follows this roadmap; it does not measure project completion.
Velarod · Pre-Alpha
Join the Velarod whitelist
Sign up for early access. You will receive your pre-alpha invitation while we work on the Civilization stage of the roadmap.