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Signet City is the next game from the Citizen Sleeper team
Jump Over The Age has announced Signet City, a new narrative RPG inspired by the post-punk era and ecological collapse in 1980s UK cities. The game features a monochrome art style, first-person perspective, and a tabletop-inspired dice-rolling system where host emotions influence success chances.
Drink to your heart’s content in the Cabernet European Physical Edition, confirmed for June 26th
The narrative RPG Cabernet will receive a European physical release on June 26th for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Published by Akupara Games and developed by Party for Introverts, with Tesura Games handling the physical distribution, the game features a 19th-century Eastern European-inspired setting where players guide a young vampire named Liza.
Ex-Disco Elysium devs’ new game Hopetown gets first gameplay
Hopetown, an upcoming psychological RPG from Longdue Games featuring developers from Disco Elysium, has revealed its first gameplay. The game focuses on journalistic mechanics where players investigate, interview, and publish stories that influence the world. It is in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Hopetown Gameplay Teaser Reveals Investigation and Publishing Systems
Longdue has released a new gameplay teaser for their narrative RPG Hopetown, showcasing its journalist-driven systems including investigation, interviews, photography, and publishing. The studio also announced that Olga Moskvina, a key writer from Disco Elysium, has joined the Hopetown team, which already includes several other Disco Elysium alumni. The game features a journalist protagonist investigating secrets in a mining town, with player choices impacting the world through published stories.
We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe Brings A Hard-Hitting Interactive Story To Xbox
We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe, a narrative-driven RPG focused on the refugee crisis, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Act Zero and published by Indie Games Starter, the game features thousands of choices, multiple endings, and hand-drawn artwork. It aims to challenge perspectives by exploring the experiences of refugees and the ethics of documenting suffering.
CRUNCHY LEAF GAMES ANNOUNCES PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP WITH TWIGAMES FOR HOLLOW HOME
Crunchy Leaf Games has announced a publishing partnership with Ukrainian studio Twigames Inc. for their upcoming narrative survival RPG, Hollow Home. The game, set during the siege of Mariupol, focuses on a teenager's struggle for survival and will be released on PC via Steam in 2026. The partnership aims to support Twigames' deeply personal project, which has already received several industry recognitions.
The Necromancer’s Tale Launches on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 & Xbox Series X/S June 24th!
The gothic RPG The Necromancer's Tale will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 24th, 2026. Developed by Psychic Software and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game features a branching narrative with over 400,000 words and 180 NPCs. It has previously won awards at the Imirt Irish Game Awards and was a finalist at the International TIGA Awards.
As the Lies of P sequel enters full-scale development, developer Neowiz says it's working on another Soulslike and a narrative RPG
Neowiz has announced that the sequel to their Soulslike game Lies of P has entered full-scale development and is currently in the vertical slice stage. The company is also working on another Soulslike title, codenamed Project Windi, which is in the prototype phase, and a narrative RPG, Project Rubicon, also in the vertical slice stage. Round8 Studio, the developer of Lies of P, is also hiring for an AI Creator role to integrate AI into their art workflows.
Decadent Heir Playtest
A playtest for the narrative RPG Decadent Heir is now available on PC via Steam. Developed by PRdroid Games and Valkyrie Initiative, the game features a story that includes a Farrah Fawcett reference.
Valkyrie Initiative announces the Decadent Heir playtest is now live on Steam during Russian Games Festival 2026
Valkyrie Initiative and PRdroid Games have announced that the playtest for their narrative RPG, The Decadent Heir, is now live on Steam as part of the Russian Games Festival 2026. The limited-time playtest, running from May 1 to May 15, allows players to experience an updated first chapter and unlock an exclusive reward for the full game.
Indie narrative horror RPG The Backworld gets demo
Top Hat Studios and Numor Games have released a demo for their upcoming indie narrative horror RPG, The Backworld, on PC via Steam. The game features nonlinear exploration across surreal dimensions, turn-based and action abilities, companion recruitment, and multiple playstyles. The Backworld is also planned for release on unspecified consoles in Q1 2026.
Aether and Iron Review – Stylish RPG Worth Playing Now | Invision Game Community
Aether and Iron is a "Decopunk Narrative RPG" from Seismic Squirrel, set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravity technology is prevalent. The game features a story-driven tactical RPG experience with turn-based vehicle combat and a choice-driven dialogue system, complemented by stellar voice acting and an amazing jazzy orchestral soundtrack.
Dosa Divas Serves Up A Spicy RPG Adventure Packed With Heart And Flavour
Dosa Divas is a narrative RPG from Outerloop Games that blends turn-based combat with a story focused on family, culture, and food. Players will embark on a journey to heal relationships and take down a corrupt empire, using cooking and shared meals as key narrative elements. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Dosa Divas Brings the Heat With Turn-based Combat and Spicy Meals
Dosa Divas, a narrative turn-based RPG from Outerloop Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The game features strategic combat inspired by JRPGs, with a focus on food and community rebuilding, and follows sisters Samari and Amani as they battle a fast-food empire.
Fight with Flavor! Town of Zoz Now Available on Steam
Balor Games and Studio Pixanoh have released Town of Zoz on PC via Steam. This narrative RPG, inspired by Latin American culture and Y2K-era JRPGs, features magical cooking, combat, farming, and a heartfelt story where players help a village as a young shaman chef named Ito. The game emphasizes community building through cooking and explores themes of mystery and magic.
Town of Zoz Out Now on Steam
Town of Zoz, a narrative RPG blending cooking, combat, farming, and relationship-building, is now available on PC via Steam. Developed by Balor Games and Studio Pixanoh, the game is set in a village inspired by Latin American culture and follows Ito, a young shaman chef who must heal his community from mysterious forces.
Aether & Iron Released
Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is developed by Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games.
Narrative RPG Aether & Iron Out Now on Steam, Bringing an Alt-History filled with Power and Corruption to 1930s New York
Seismic Squirrel has released Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, on PC via Steam. The game features fully voiced characters, tactical turn-based vehicular combat, and player choices that impact the city's fate. It includes contributions from writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
Aether & Iron Review - Jump Dash Roll
Seismic Squirrel announced that the narrative RPG Aether & Iron will launch on PC via Steam on March 31, 2026. The game focuses on player choice and character-driven storytelling.
Seismic Squirrel Explores the Visual Identity of Aether & Iron in Dev Diary #5
Seismic Squirrel released a developer diary detailing the creation of Aether & Iron's decopunk noir visual identity, with Narrative Lead Tyler Whitney explaining the artistic evolution. The narrative-driven RPG, set in an alternate 1930s New York, will launch on Steam on March 31, 2026. The game features writing talent from Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Grammy winners Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.