WhisperGames has teamed up with indie studio Black Voyage Games to announce Lost in the Open, a dark, plot-driven roguelike tactical RPG coming to PC and Steam Deck later this year. This debut title from Black Voyage Games is as beautiful as it is brutal, combining tactical grid-based combat, survival mechanics, and narrative choice within a gritty low-fantasy world. The studio itself brings together talent from across the globe, including a former Toca Boca developer, a Mexico-based art director, the composer of Parkour Legends, and a 2D animator with experience at Japanese game studios—all united by a shared vision for…
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Disc 2 Games is shaking up the tactics genre with its debut title, Canvas City. Forget knights, orcs, and military squads—Canvas City throws you into a vibrant, urban rebellion where movement is more than just positioning. Every rail grind, ramp jump, and trick mid-turn becomes part of your strategy. It’s a fresh new take on tactical RPGs, where style isn’t just flair—it’s your weapon. Developed by Disc 2 Games, with support from the award-winning Black Salt Games (DREDGE), Canvas City is all about fighting oppression through art, music, and movement. Players lead a crew of skaters and performers, turning the…
Touhou fans, get ready — the largest Touhou story ever told is finally coming to Steam. Fantasy Maiden Wars – Dream of the Stray Dreamer, a bullet hell tactical RPG from developer Sanbondo and publisher Phoenixx Inc., will launch worldwide on October 20th, 2025. Set in the ever-chaotic world of Gensokyo, the game follows Shrine Maiden Reimu and magician Marisa as they try to uncover the source of a new wave of mysterious disturbances. Drawing from both official Touhou Project lore and beloved fan creations, this installment promises to be one of the most ambitious Touhou adaptations to date. Players…
Get ready to bleed for glory. Daedalic Entertainment has teamed up with Croatian studio Exordium Games to unveil Bloodgrounds, a brutal turn-based tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world of corrupt empires, deadly arenas, and roguelite punishment. The game is headed to PC via Steam in 2025, but you can get an early taste with a free playable demo available now. In Bloodgrounds, you play as a former slave-turned-patron who once fought in the pits but now commands squads of physical, ranged, and magical gladiators in a desperate quest for vengeance. Combat is unforgiving, deaths are permanent, and every…
Hypersect, the studio behind Inversus, has officially unveiled Never’s End—a tactical RPG blending turn-based strategy, elemental manipulation, and player-driven world-building. The game is set to launch in late 2025 for PC via Steam and PlayStation consoles. Set in a dying world threatened by a mysterious apocalyptic force known as the Never, Never’s End casts players as an immortal warrior forged from living metal. Reincarnated in a shattered society, players must harness the power of fire, water, wind, and earth to manipulate the battlefield, rebuild humanity’s last strongholds, and push back against an ever-encroaching darkness. Combat revolves around highly interactive environments.…
Made it back to Boston for PAX East 2025, and I had the opportunity to sit down with Jin Sang Kim, the Creative Director at Ocean Drive Studio! In this exclusive interview, we talk about their upcoming tactical RPG, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch—a dark and gritty evolution of the Lost Eidolons universe. Jin shares insight into the game’s story, characters, gameplay mechanics, and how Veil of the Witch will set itself apart with roguelike elements and a more intense, fast-paced combat system. Check out Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch now on Steam!
Indie developer and publisher Legacy Forge has unleashed the first playable demo for their upcoming tactical RPG Valor of Man! Available now on Steam, this free demo offers players a sneak peek at the intense, reaction-based combat and roguelike mechanics that will define the full game when it launches in Early Access in 2025. Step Into a World of Tactical Mayhem The Valor of Man demo delivers the entire first chapter, packed with strategic depth and challenging encounters. Experience: Unique Reaction System – Enemies don’t just stand there! They react dynamically to your actions, forcing you to adapt your strategy…
CRITICAL REFLEX and Luxorix Games are excited to announce the debut of Deadlock Station with a thrilling new trailer that showcases this roguelike autobattler tactical RPG. Starting today, players can experience the action-packed demo available on Steam. Dive into Tactical Auto Battles In Deadlock Station, you command a unique squad of heroes to eliminate alien invaders through precise strategic planning. This pixelated tactical roguelike features indirect controls, allowing you to position your units and queue abilities before each battle. Your success hinges on your ability to turn the battlefield to your advantage. Key Features Strategic Auto Battles: Carefully plan your attacks…