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Humble’s Isometric Immersion CRPG Pack Gets You 11 Exciting Games for Just $23
Humble's Isometric Immersion CRPG Pack offers 11 games for PC at a discounted price, available for as low as $23. The total value of the included games is $291.
Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on one of my favourite systems that pulled in almost $1 million on Kickstarter, is…
Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on the Starfinder 2e ruleset, has garnered significant attention, raising nearly $1 million on Kickstarter and securing voice acting from talent behind Red Dead Redemption and Baldur's Gate 3. While the current Steam demo is rough, particularly in performance and customization, it shows marked improvement from earlier builds, offering a cautiously optimistic glimpse into the game's potential.
Turn-Based Dungeon Crawler Legends of Amberland – RPG Is Out Now
Legends of Amberland, a classic old-school RPG with pixel art and turn-based combat, is now available on Android for $9.99. Developed by Silver Lemur Games, the game features first-person grid-based movement and party creation, drawing inspiration from 90s CRPGs. The first game, The Forgotten Crown, is out now, with the rest of the series to follow.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn turns the best Mass Effect mission into an entire game
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an isometric CRPG developer Owlcat Games' foray into cinematic third-person RPGs, shows significant promise by improving upon the Mass Effect formula. The game features responsive combat, unique squadmate abilities called exploits, and a strong emphasis on crew interaction and heist-like missions, aiming to please both CRPG and Mass Effect fans.
5 reasons why you should play Baldur's Gate 3, especially if you've never played D&D before
This guide argues that Baldur's Gate 3 is an excellent entry point for new players, even those unfamiliar with Dungeons & Dragons. It highlights the game's beginner-friendly D&D 5th Edition mechanics, approachable non-combat options, compelling characters, high replayability, and extensive modding support as reasons to play.
Narrative CRPG Travelling At Night Launches a Steam Demo
Weather Factory has released a Steam demo for their upcoming narrative CRPG, Travelling At Night. The game is set in a post-war Europe filled with eldritch parasites and Cold War politics, focusing on choices rather than combat. The demo allows players to explore the Introduction chapter, customize their character, and interact with NPCs in Antibes.
'I am a big roguelike guy, but also a fan of minimalism and elegance': Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story, guides us through the games in his Steam Library
Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Immortality, discusses the games in his Steam library, highlighting his appreciation for roguelikes, minimalism, and elegant game design. He shares his current playthroughs of 868-BACK and D: The Game, his enduring love for classics like The New Zealand Story and Dragon Wars, and his extensive hours in Shiren the Wanderer and Riven.
Stop waiting for the Game of Thrones CRPG of your dreams and settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead
This article discusses the lack of a proper Game of Thrones CRPG, highlighting Cyanide's 2012 Game of Thrones as a "pleasant eurojank compromise." It contrasts this with potential projects from studios like Warhorse and Obsidian, ultimately praising Cyanide's commitment to the novels despite its low budget and dated presentation.
BioWare veteran says Baldur's Gate 3 was such a great sequel because it didn't try to be too much like…
BioWare veteran Mark Darrah believes Baldur's Gate 3 succeeded because Larian Studios embraced its own identity while drawing inspiration from the original games and the evolution of CRPGs. He suggests that instead of trying to replicate the past, Larian's unique approach, blending elements of Divinity: Original Sin, made Baldur's Gate 3 a standout sequel that overshadowed its predecessors.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a "great sequel" because it's so different from the original RPGs, says…
Former Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age developer Mark Darrah believes Baldur's Gate 3 is a great sequel precisely because it deviates significantly from the original games. He highlights Larian Studios' ability to blend their own CRPG influences with the Baldur's Gate legacy, creating a modern experience rather than a literal imitation.
Dragon Age was always "too niche, too backwards, too old-school" in EA's eyes, former BioWare lead argues
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah argues that Electronic Arts never truly understood the Dragon Age franchise, viewing it as "too niche, too backwards, too old-school" compared to Mass Effect. This alleged misunderstanding led to reported corporate intervention and development shifts, including the eventual reboot of Dragon Age 4 into what became Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which reportedly did not meet sales expectations.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let us recruit a space elf pirate and one of the holy psychics whose lives are nasty,…
Owlcat Games has provided a quarterly update on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, revealing two new companions: Laarthyr Cairnareth, an aeldari corsair with psychic abilities, and Saro, a sanctioned psyker. The update also detailed enemy additions like daemonhosts and community-voted customization options for character creation. The game is currently in beta with no release date announced.
Making Baldur’s Gate 4 would be "a great challenge" for Rogue Trader devs Owlcat, co-founder says, as the studio reiterate their commitment to CRPGs
Owlcat Games co-founder Alexander Mishulin stated that developing Baldur's Gate 4 would be a "great challenge" and an "honour" for the studio, while reiterating their commitment to making CRPGs. The studio, known for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is reportedly expanding its staff and working on multiple projects, making a potential Baldur's Gate 4 development unlikely in the near future.
Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own…
Owlcat Games, now with 600 employees, reaffirms its commitment to developing hardcore CRPGs, according to co-founder Alexander Mishulin. The studio plans to explore new approaches within the genre while working on multiple projects, including Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on "speedrunning" its first 10 years and what comes next: "We won't be quitting the CRPG genre"
Owlcat Games, known for its Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K CRPGs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Head of publishing Andrey Tsvetkov reflects on the studio's rapid growth, its commitment to the CRPG genre, and future projects including a third-person RPG and potential new IPs. The studio emphasizes its close relationship with fans and passion for its chosen universes as key to its success and rapid development cycle.
"We will continue to make CRPGs because we love them" despite new BioWare-style title, says OwlCat Games' senior lead
Owlcat Games, known for its CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, plans to continue developing in the genre despite venturing into action RPGs with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Creative director Alexander Mishulin stated the studio's love for CRPGs drives their commitment to the genre, while also seeking to innovate and explore different approaches to RPG design.
Flera gameplay-klipp från CRPG:t Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers
Flyos has released several gameplay clips for their upcoming CRPG, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, which emphasizes slower-paced, thoughtful gameplay akin to Disco Elysium. The videos showcase elements like a safe haven for planning, multiple approaches to obstacles such as locked doors, stealth mechanics, and dialogue choices. The game is set to release on PC with no fixed release date yet.
WEATHER FACTORY ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC DEMO OF TRAVELLING AT NIGHT, COMING TO STEAM ON AUG 10TH
Weather Factory has announced a public demo for their upcoming narrative CRPG, Travelling at Night, which will be available on Steam starting August 10th. To coincide with this announcement, their previous game, Book of Hours, is available at a 60% discount. The studio, co-founded by Alexis Kennedy, is known for narrative-driven titles like Cultist Simulator and Sunless Sea.
My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way pauses concert to talk classic RPGs, admits he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet: 'The first one was a lot of fun, the closest thing at the time to playing D&D'
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way revealed at a concert that he has not yet played Baldur's Gate 3, though he enjoyed the original Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Larian Studios noticed the comment and offered Way a copy of the game.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
Developer Christoffer Bodegård discusses his journey into PC gaming, highlighting influential titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Deus Ex. His recently released CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, was inspired by tabletop RPGs and aims to replicate their unpredictability. Bodegård is exploring ideas for his next project, potentially a first-person game, and shares his current gaming habits, including extensive play of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy titles like Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis IV.
