Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath, by Beldarak Games, is a retro-style action-RPG built around a revenge quest on the island of Namok. It combines real-time combat, dungeon exploration, and loot-driven progression while letting players shape characters through equipment and skill choices. The title offers hand-crafted levels and an often absurd narrative voice. It targets indie action-RPG players who favour pixel-art presentation and flexible, experimental playstyles.

Myrne plays like a compact, action-focused dungeon crawler.

In this game, the core loop is immediate: enter dungeons, fight in real time, take loot, and return to town to pursue new objectives. Combat pits the player against varied creatures and bosses and relies on reflexes rather than turn-based tactics. Quest hooks give motivation for exploration and the island setting of Namok frames the revenge plot; the campaign stands alone and does not require prior series knowledge.

Local modes broaden how sessions are shared and tested.

Inside the multiplayer suite, the campaign supports local cooperative play so two players can progress together. The title also exposes split-screen competitive modes, including deathmatch and a mode called "Score the Cube." These options let friends choose between shared progression and short, arena-style matches without switching platforms or online services.

Presentation privileges pixel-era graphics and a playful audio palette.

In the visual and audio design, pixel-art sprites and tuned chiptune cues set a deliberately retro mood. The narrative tone leans toward absurd humour, exemplified by a revenge plot involving a rabbit wife and eccentric townspeople. The interface keeps information compact, with inventory and crafting screens that match the retro layout rather than modern, cinematic menus.

Progression encourages experimentation but depends on player initiative.

In practice, there are no fixed classes, so the system supports hybrid builds by mixing skills and equipment. Crafting is a substantive system: players gather resources like ores and mushrooms to make armour, weapons, and potions. The developer, led by Mathieu Castelli, delivers hand-crafted quests alongside that crafting depth. The game runs on Mac systems that support SSE2 and Shader Model 2.0, and community reception on Steam registers as Very Positive.

A fitting pick for players who like playful, experimental indie action-RPGs.

Song of the Myrne rewards curiosity and flexible play, making it a strong match for players who enjoy short dungeon runs and tinkering with character choices. However, its irreverent tone and retro presentation may not satisfy players seeking cinematic storytelling. Recommended for those who prefer modular systems and local sessions; less suitable for players expecting a tightly plotted, dramatic campaign.