Steam Achievements Guide (38 Total)

Achievement Overview

Master Healer Kale with useless party ships with 38 Steam achievements on the full release, covering everything from first dungeon clears to demanding challenge runs that test how well you have mastered Kale's healing toolkit and the party's incremental growth. Achievements are optional for story completion — you can defeat the Demon King without chasing every trophy — but they add replay value and give incremental players concrete goals beyond the main four-hour campaign estimate.

This guide organizes all 38 achievements by category rather than listing every name in a flat checklist. Steam's global unlock percentages already reveal which trophies gate most players; we focus on what each category demands and how to efficiently batch achievements during a single playthrough or a focused post-game session.

Achievement progress syncs through Steam automatically on PC. The demo build on Steam and itch.io does not include the full achievement set — only purchasers of the complete game can earn all 38.

Progression Achievements

Progression achievements track story and systems milestones: clearing your first dungeon, reaching specific map regions, unlocking major skill tree branches, defeating key bosses, and completing the main quest line including the Demon King encounter. These are the most commonly unlocked trophies because they align with natural play.

Batch progression achievements by following the main walkthrough without detouring excessively. Most story-linked trophies pop the first time you enter a zone or defeat a scripted boss. Avoid respec-heavy experimentation until after the Demon King if you want a clean first-run achievement path — respecs do not block trophies, but failed boss attempts slow milestone pacing.

Skill tree milestones sometimes have dedicated achievements for reaching certain node counts or unlocking specific spell tiers. Keep an eye on Steam pop-ups when investing points; if a trophy does not appear after a major unlock like arcane magic from the Arcane Tower, consult Steam's achievement list for hidden thresholds.

Combat Achievements

Combat achievements reward battlefield performance: winning without party wipes, defeating bosses within time or condition constraints, using specific spell types effectively, or surviving high-damage phases with all members alive. These intersect heavily with build quality — a heal-focused Kale with strong shields completes many combat trophies incidentally, while others require offensive investments or party AI upgrades.

Flawless or no-death run achievements are the traditional difficulty spikes. Attempt them on dungeons you have over-leveled through farming — the Underground Sewer is a poor choice for flawless trophies because length increases mistake risk; short early dungeons or rematches on trivial content are safer.

Boss-specific combat achievements may require unique strategies. Some bosses summon adds that overwhelm sleeping Grandpa Bagel; others burst the back line before Kale can react. Study boss patterns during normal clears, then return for achievement runs with tailored respecs from the builds hub.

Collection Achievements

Collection achievements cover meta-progression: gathering currencies, purchasing upgrades, unlocking all spells, maxing certain skill tree sections, or obtaining medallions and rubies across the campaign. They encourage thorough exploration of systems documented on the items page rather than rushing the shortest path to credits.

Currency collection trophies often trigger passively if you farm mid-game content and complete side milestones. Medallion-related achievements may require clearing specific dungeons or hitting post-game content — do not sell or spend currencies blindly if Steam shows collection trophies still locked.

Spell collection achievements tie into Kale's 18 active spells. Unlock spells through natural tree progression and verify the spell roster in-game before assuming you have everything. Missing one offensive or buff spell can block a collection trophy even if your build never uses it.

Challenge Achievements

Challenge achievements are the post-game and mastery layer: harder dungeon modifiers, repeat boss kills under constraints, speed targets, or completing content with self-imposed limitations. These represent a fraction of the 38 total but consume disproportionate time relative to the base campaign.

Post-game unlocks after the Demon King open additional challenge dungeons and rematch opportunities. If you stopped at credits, load your save, explore new map markers, and check Steam for still-locked challenge trophies before starting a new game.

Some challenge achievements stack — a flawless post-game boss kill might also progress collection or combat categories. Plan marathon sessions rather than one-off attempts to minimize repetition.