All articles tagged with #turn based rpg
ATLUS released a 22-minute “Persona 4 Revival Broadcast” offering a deep dive into the game’s story, characters, and battle system. Persona 4 Revival is dated for February 18, 2027, arriving on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) with Game Pass at launch.
Frontier Foundry and Complex Games announced Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a direct sequel to Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. The turn-based tactical RPG is coming to PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) with expanded squad customization, broader class identity, new vehicles, and a new Skirmish mode for standalone battles. A release date has not been announced.
Dosa Divas presents a visually striking, emotionally sharp turn-based RPG about cooking and family, but its central cooking system is underdeveloped and the game’s multiple story threads feel rushed within its ~10-hour runtime, leaving its ambitions undercooked despite strong writing and presentation.
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 runs through March 26 at 10 am PT, and this piece curates 20 top turn-based RPG deals—spanning major hits and overlooked gems—so players don’t drown in discounts. Highlights include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at 70% off ($20.99), The Last Spell at 90% off ($2.49), Wasteland 3 Digital Deluxe at 80% off ($9.99), Total War: WARHAMMER III at 75% off ($14.99), and additional deep cuts across subgenres with bundles for extra value.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, an indie turn-based RPG, has reportedly surpassed Elden Ring as the most awarded Game of the Year title, with 436 GOTY awards so far and more possible in 2025, signaling mainstream attention for the niche genre.
A flurry of turn-based RPGs arrives in 2026, with demos and early access rolling out on PC across a mix of big-name remakes and indie titles. Highlights include Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s free demo, Alder Forge 2 in early access, Age of Tribulation’s open playtest, EvoCreo’s PC release, and Terra Invicta’s 1.0 launch, plus Parasite Mutant, Roots Devour, Crit Happens!, and Clever Girls demos to try now.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive, became the biggest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, praised for its story, visuals, and innovative combat, reaching a wide audience through Xbox support and Game Pass.
Threads of Time is a turn-based RPG showcased at TGS 2025, featuring time travel across eras, strategic combat, and a diverse cast of heroes, with stunning pixel art powered by Unreal Engine 5, set to release on PC and Xbox Series.
Thunderful Games and Image & Form Games have announced the upcoming release of turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, set to launch on August 8. Players will embark on a high-seas adventure as Captain Leeway, leading a crew of Steambots to solve a deadly water crisis causing metal limbs and mechanical hearts to corrode. The game features intense turn-based combat, real-time naval combat, a rich job system, and over 35 hours of gameplay, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.
Ukrainian studio Dreamate has announced New Arc Line, a turn-based RPG set in a diverse world of magic and technology. Players can choose to be good or bad, invent deadly gadgets or master arcane arts, and influence the course of history. The game will be released in 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, a turn-based RPG developed by CyberConnect2, has been added to the Game Pass library as a day-one addition. The game features a new story set a year after the first game, and players embark on a mission to save their friends from a deadly rampage. The battle system has been improved based on player feedback, and a new event system has been added for more thrilling choices.
Doom II RPG, originally released for iOS in 2009, has been ported to modern PCs by a group of fans. The turn-based RPG game can be played using a touchscreen, game controller, or keyboard and mouse. The gameplay involves moving in one of four directions, attacking with a weapon, or performing other actions. The game is a risk/reward exercise, with players having to decide whether to move forward in the narrative or explore other paths for potential rewards. As a piece of gaming archaeology, Doom II RPG is worth checking out.
GEC.inc has announced the port of Doom 2 RPG to PC, which was originally released in 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is set one year after the events of the first game and follows a group of two space Marines and a scientist investigating a demon-infested research facility on the Earth's moon. Unlike the fast-paced first-person shooting of the series, Doom 2 RPG utilizes turn-based RPG mechanics. The PC port is available for free on DoomWorld and supports touchscreen behavior and gamepads.
HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact, is set to release a new turn-based RPG game called Honkai Star Rail. The game features a cel-shaded artistic style and a science-fiction universe based on the concept of interstellar journey. It is also the developer's first foray into the turn-based genre. HoYoverse hopes that Genshin Impact players will enjoy the game's emphasis on character creation, storytelling, and multi-layered gameplay, as well as its unique setting and companions.
HoYoverse's upcoming turn-based RPG, Honkai Star Rail, has garnered 10 million pre-registrations ahead of its release later this month. The game is free-to-play, and pre-registering now will net players 20 Star Rail Passes and a 4-Star character Serval. Honkai Star Rail hits PC and mobile on April 26, with a PlayStation version also planned for a "coming soon" window.