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The First Library – Press Kit

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Fact Sheet

Developer
Escliene Games (Dominik Matt)
Publisher
Escliene Games
Genre
Medieval co-op survival builder
Platform
PC (Windows), Steam
Release
TBA – Closed Playtest December 2026
Players
Solo and online co-op
Languages
English, German
Price
TBA

Short Description

Restore a fallen medieval world in this co-op survival builder. Knowledge is your most important resource: travel through portals, defeat mighty bosses and reclaim lost books. Build your library stone by stone, unlock new worlds and defend your knowledge against the shadows.

About the Game

The First Library is a survival adventure set in a world where knowledge is your most valuable resource. Instead of classic levels, players progress by finding and reading ancient books, which unlock new technologies, skills and gear. The library at the heart of every base is archive, sanctuary and workshop at once – and the larger its collection grows, the more enemies it attracts. Players explore forgotten lands, master tactical combat with combos and blocking, and open portals to new worlds, alone or in online co-op.

Features

  • Progression through knowledge instead of levels
  • Modular base building centred on your own library
  • Tactical combat with combos, blocking and bosses
  • Portal worlds with their own resources and enemies
  • Solo or online co-op
  • English and German

Screenshots

Click a screenshot for the large version, or download all of them at 1920 × 1080 as a ZIP.

About Escliene Games

Escliene Games is an independent studio from Austria run by Dominik Matt, who develops The First Library largely single-handedly. A small group of friends supports the project with playtesting and help at conventions and events.

Contact

Press
Dominik Matt – info@the-first-library.com
Content creators
Request a key for the Closed Playtest via info@the-first-library.com