All articles tagged with #turn based rpg
Trailmark Games announces Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a new turn-based RPG based on Erin Hunter's Warrior Cats, arriving this fall on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and PC (Steam) with four clan campaigns, deep customization, den-building, and strategic clan-based combat, plus a physical console release.
Trailmark Games and the Coolabi Group announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on the Warrior Cats novels. Players customize a Warrior Cat, manage their den and clan loyalties, and guide four story campaigns—ThunderClan, RiverClan, ShadowClan and WindClan—through forests, moorlands and sacred sites with StarClan lore shaping each playthrough. The game releases this fall on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, marking Trailmark’s second licensed title after The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival; the Warrior Cats franchise has sold over 90 million copies.
Nintendo Direct revealed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new tactical RPG for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving September 17, with four new heroes (Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda) in the capital Dagsion, plus arena training, dungeons, and Free Time activities; the game uses weapon durability and health-based Blaze Arts, features Sothis from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and a Progenitor God-summoned soul as the true protagonist amid a time-skip twist. A prologue manga launches September 4 and a Dagdan Collection edition is planned.
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.