At its core, The Edge of Allegoria is a love letter to Game Boy-era RPGs — only with way more swearing. Players take on the role of a man in the midst of a midlife crisis, who sets out across the dangerous, magical land of Allegoria. Along the way, he’ll uncover its dark history, battle monsters, and master a system that lets skills permanently transfer from weapon to weapon.

The game world is massive, featuring:

• 145 monster types

• 41 bosses

• 31 dungeons

• 6 divine beings waiting in their own overworld domains

With 96 weapons to find and master, combat rewards experimentation and persistence. The more you fight with a weapon, the more its skills and stats become part of your character — encouraging players to seek out every blade, staff, and hammer the game has to offer.

Wrapped in a striking monochrome art style, The Edge of Allegoria mixes nostalgic retro vibes with modern twists and an unapologetically foul-mouthed sense of humor.

If you grew up with handheld RPGs in the ‘80s and ‘90s, this one might just scratch that old-school itch — only with more absurdity packed into every battle.

The Edge of Allegoria is available now on Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, with PC players able to grab it via Steam.

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 decision — from who fights to how you manage your team — can change the trajectory of your rise through the blood-soaked tournaments of Marevento.

What to Expect in Bloodgrounds:

• Grid-Based Combat with Teeth

  Strategic battles play out on a tactical grid where positioning, abilities, traps, consumables, and divine powers all matter. Think XCOM meets Darkest Dungeon, with bloodier results.

• Roguelite Stakes

  When a gladiator dies, they’re gone for good — gear, experience, everything. That loss can spiral into total ruin… or fuel your drive to push harder with the survivors.

• Squad Management That Hurts So Good

  Build and manage a roster of unique fighters, each with distinct class combos, traits, and backstories. Balance their trauma, injuries, and egos while chasing gold, glory, and revenge.

• Arena + Audience Mechanics

  You’re not just fighting enemies — you’re playing to the crowd. Win their favor for bonus rewards, or dive into Marevento’s shady underworld to sabotage your opponents before the fight even begins.

• A World Steeped in Blood and Intrigue

  Explore the noble court and criminal alleys of Marevento, where power games, betrayal, and your own dark past collide in a revenge story layered with choice and consequence.

The pixel art is grim and gorgeous, the gameplay is punishing but fair, and fans of Battle Brothers, Into the Breach, and Heroes of Might and Magic will feel right at home — if they can survive.

The Bloodgrounds demo is live on Steam right now and offers a brutal first look at what’s to come. You’ll lose gladiators. You’ll lose gear. You might even lose hope. But you’ll keep coming back for just one more run.