In a gaming landscape oversaturated with looter shooters and fantasy tropes, Beast Siege charges in like a gunpowder-powered rhinoceros with a grudge. Developed by the ambitious indie team Lumidia Games, this upcoming co-op action RPG ditches spells and scripted boss fights in favor of pure physics-driven chaos. Set in a world where magic has vanished, players band together using explosive hammers, harpoons, and sheer reckless determination to take down towering monstrosities that react in real time. No two battles are the same, and that’s not just marketing talk; that’s physics, baby.
Climbing the Behemoth
Picture this: you’re scaling the hairy thigh of a horned giant while your co-op buddy launches themselves skyward via explosive hammer recoil. Sound insane? That’s just another Tuesday in Beast Siege. The game supports up to 8 players online, encouraging tactical cooperation; or utter chaos; as you coordinate to topple massive beasts, pin their limbs, and aim for soft spots. There are no floaty health bars or quick-time events here; instead, every movement and impact is rendered through the black magic of Unreal Engine 5’s real-time physics.
“You can climb the beast by stepping onto its limbs and use the explosive recoil from your hammer to launch yourself into the air,” the developers explain in their press kit. “Perfect for landing a head-crushing blow from above.”
What Makes It Different?
Beast Siege isn’t just a Monster Hunter clone in medieval cosplay. It replaces well-worn animation rigs with a full-blown simulation. Think harpoons pulling on limbs, ragdoll physics sending players flying from a tail swipe, and traps that actually matter. The result? A battle system that’s equal parts tactical, emergent, and delightfully unhinged.
This kind of innovation is rare, especially in co-op RPGs where you typically expect rinse-and-repeat rotations. Not here. The unpredictability of fights means each encounter requires real-time adaptation, communication, and often a bit of glorious improvisation. One moment you’re laying traps; the next, you’re airborne, screaming, and somehow managing a mid-air strike that brings down the beast’s jaw.
Explosives Over Enchantments
Unlike most fantasy RPGs that lean heavily into spellbooks and mana bars, Beast Siege proudly proclaims “No magic allowed.” Instead, the arsenal is grounded in fictional but functional gunpowder tech; think recoiling hammers, zipline grapples, and harpoon-based crowd control. It’s a grittier, more tactile approach that fits the bleak medieval world like a well-worn gauntlet.
And it feels fresh. In fact, this departure from fantasy magic not only helps differentiate the game thematically; it also empowers the physics system to take center stage. If your attacks have real weight, and your tools actually manipulate objects and creatures through force — you get immersion on a whole new level.
Playable Chaos with Friends
Multiplayer co-op titles often fall victim to either being too chaotic or too scripted. Lumidia Games walks a tightrope here, crafting an experience where your team’s success relies on quick thinking and environmental mastery rather than memorizing boss patterns.
The ability to pin down enemies using harpoons and then rush a weak spot as a group. Before the creature regains balance, gives each session a sense of urgency and reward. Better yet, the game actively encourages wild ideas. Want to bounce off a rock mid-air to get on top of a beast’s head? Try it. Want to drop explosives on its spine from above? Do it. The world bends to your physics-driven will, or at least tries to; and that’s part of the magic (that’s not magic).
Early Days, Big Potential
Make no mistake, Beast Siege is still deep in development. Its full release is slated for 2026, which gives Lumidia Games plenty of time to polish its physics sandbox into a tightly refined monster-slaying playground. Although the team is small, the vision is bold; few games in this space have ever attempted to go fully unscripted with boss mechanics.
Judging by the gameplay footage already available, the groundwork is solid. Moreover, beasts move and react with a surprising degree of realism. Thus environmental interactions hint at deeper layers of strategy yet to be revealed. Also, it’s the kind of game that, if done right, could redefine what we expect from boss fights in the online RPG genre.
How to Support the Game
Interested? You should be. Games this daring deserve attention. You can show your support in a few clicks:
- Wishlist on Steam
- Follow on Epic Games Store
- Follow them on X (Twitter)
- Contact: contact@lumidia.com
Final Thoughts
Beast Siege is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing indie co-op RPGs in years. Its bold pivot away from spells and scripted events into the realm of real-time physics-driven chaos. It makes it a game to watch; and to wishlist. If Lumidia Games can stick the landing, they might just deliver a new genre-defining classic. With its ambitious systems, communal monster mayhem, and fresh gameplay loop, this beast deserves your full attention. Whether you’re a tactical tactician or an agent of anarchy, this siege is one worth joining.
