The Dark West is a new isometric action RPG from developer Black Hand, who describe themselves as “a team of ARPG enthusiasts determined to restore the genre to its former glory”. It is due for release on Steam, though no release date has been announced. A new trailer shows some of the action, and it certainly looks like a blend of Diablo and cowboys. It comes off the back of the announcement of Darkhaven, another new ARPG, from ex-developers of the original Diablo.

The game takes place in a frontier where faith has worn thin and something sinister has seeped into the soil, and the developers have said the combat is “brutal and quick”. Players will need to define their builds through skills, itemization, and a poker-style deck system where forming familiar hands unlocks powerful effects.

“We made The Dark West because we love ARPGs and wanted to create the kind of game we have always wanted to play. From the start, we’ve included the community in every step of the development process. Their feedback is shaping the combat, the story, and the world. This is a game made with players, not just for them,” said the Game Director at Black Hand.