Excry is an hardcore, dark fantasy (RPG) set in a tarnished world of Aerrirath. It also highlights a significant amount of weapons variety, magic, and skills towards the player allowing them to adjust to the environment. There are several choices as well that players can approach their way of combat these are Skills that you pick up through the player's progression and exploration.

This game revolves around a perma-death mechanic where after losing all of your lives, your character will be completely wiped.