ERLIK enters Early Access with a Turkic-mythology survivors-like

Ash & Antler released ERLIK in Steam Early Access on November 4, 2026. The survivors-like draws on Turkic mythology and asks players to choose between powers associated with Erlik and Tengri.

Each run can lean into Erlik's corruption for power and lifesteal, or toward Tengri's light for shields and renewal. The store page lists Windows and macOS.

The creator describes ERLIK as a solo project and says the game design, mechanics, balance, folklore research and English writing are their own. Translations were AI-assisted and reviewed.

The developer also discloses using generative AI for parts of the art and sound, with assets directed and edited by hand. No content is generated during play. The Steam page has the current Early Access details.

Developer details: ERLIK on Steam