Is Alabaster Dawn worth it?
Short answer: yes if you liked CrossCode or top-down Zelda combat — Alabaster Dawn launched in Early Access with Very Positive Steam reviews and an active patch cadence from Radical Fish Games.
Short answer: yes if you liked CrossCode or top-down Zelda combat — Alabaster Dawn launched in Early Access with Very Positive Steam reviews and an active patch cadence from Radical Fish Games.
Short answer
Yes, with caveats. Alabaster Dawn is in Early Access since 7 May 2026, build 0.1.0. Steam sentiment at launch week is Very Positive. If you enjoyed CrossCode or top-down Zelda-style combat, the current content already justifies the asking price.
Buy it if…
- You loved CrossCode’s combat and puzzle balance.
- You’re comfortable with Early Access — patches add content, not finished story.
- You play single-player ARPGs and don’t need co-op.
Wait if…
- You only buy 1.0 releases — no full release date is announced.
- You want console support — only PC at the moment.
- You expect a finished narrative arc — chapters are still rolling out.
Try the demo first
The original Steam Next Fest demo is still on Steam alongside the paid build. It’s a generous slice — if its rhythm clicks, the full Early Access will too.