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Project RX Officially Announced for Consoles, PC, and Mobile - GameHaunt
Project RX has been officially announced for simultaneous release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android in 2027. Developed by RX Studio, the game blends life simulation with tactical occult combat, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This marks a significant shift for publisher Nexon, moving towards a multi-platform launch strategy similar to Genshin Impact.
Gritty multiplayer shooter Hell Let Loose Vietnam sets launch date, but there's one chance left to try it early
The gritty multiplayer shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is set to launch on June 18 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, priced at $39.99. An open beta will be available from May 29 to June 1, offering players a final chance to experience the game's asymmetrical warfare and new mechanics before release.
Vultures – Scavengers of Death Review – Tactical horrors
Vultures: Scavengers of Death is a survival horror game with turn-based tactical combat, blending exploration and strategic decision-making. Players control a mercenary group investigating a bioterrorist organization in a zombie-infested valley, utilizing unique character abilities and scarce resources. The game successfully captures a PS1-era aesthetic with its visuals, music, and sound design, though minor bugs were noted during review.
Rally Point: What's it like to be in charge of the Xenonauts? Um. Two?
The director of Xenonauts 2 discusses the game's design, which aims for a more granular and simulationist approach to turn-based tactical combat compared to Firaxis's XCOM series. Key features include a detailed Time Unit system for actions, dynamic mission objectives, and a focus on individual soldier development rather than rigid classes. Despite some criticisms regarding streamlining and narrative elements, the game is seen as an entertaining success in the niche genre.
Lumentale: Memories of Trey Set to Launch This May - GameHaunt
Lumentale: Memories of Trey, a creature-collection RPG developed by Beehive Studios, is set to launch on May 26, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game features tactical turn-based combat with a Lumen energy system and element Resonance effects, encouraging strategic squad building and battlefield manipulation. Players will explore the world of Talea as Trey, bonding with creatures called Animons to recover lost memories.
Brown Dust 2 Update Goes Live April 30th with New Events | HappyGamer
Brown Dust 2 is releasing a significant update on April 30th, UTC, introducing new in-game events. This mobile RPG is known for its deep storytelling and tactical combat, with events typically expanding the narrative and lore. The update aims to further immerse players in the ongoing saga of the game.
Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon Launching in Q3 2026
HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with tactical combat and hand-drawn art, is set to launch for PC in Q3 2026. Developed by Ars Goetia and Dear Villagers, the game will feature six classes, a top-down overworld, and a return to its turn-based combat system. Solo developer Baptiste Miny stated the game aims to exceed player expectations.
Nexon Announces New MMORPG, Embers Of The Uncrowned | Console Creatures
Nexon has revealed Embers Of The Uncrowned, an upcoming isometric MMORPG with a dark fantasy setting. The game features tactical combat, companion recruitment, and co-op battles against powerful bosses. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, though a full release date has not yet been announced.
ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova Launches With Cross-Platform Mech Combat
ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova, a tactical mech combat game, has launched with cross-platform play. Players take on the role of space postmen piloting customizable mechs in strategic battles on a 3x3 grid. The game features a deep narrative, a boss recruitment system, and a challenging custom mode for experienced players.
4v4 Evolved Mode Brings Team Deathmatch to Steam This Month
A new limited-time game mode called 4v4 Evolved will be available on PC via Steam starting April 28. This team deathmatch mode features four players per team using the same character, emphasizing tactical combat, teamwork, and enhanced lethality. The event will run for two weeks, concluding on May 11.
Cult PS1 SRPG Brigandine Returns to Fill the Fire Emblem Gap
Brigandine: Abyss, a new entry in the classic PlayStation 1 strategy RPG series, is set to release globally on August 26th. The game features a new world and story campaigns, alongside a Mission Mode with 24 distinct factions. A 10% discount is available for PlayStation Plus subscribers during pre-order on the PlayStation Store.
Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Announced
Relic Entertainment has announced Dare & Destroy, a new Battlegroup DLC for their tactical combat game Company of Heroes 3. The DLC will require the base game to play.
Aether & Iron review
Aether & Iron is a steampunk-inspired RPG that blends tactical combat with visual novel storytelling. Despite occasional pacing issues, the game offers deep gameplay mechanics and an engaging narrative set in an alternate 1930s New York. The title is available on PC and is Steam Deck playable.
Tiny Metal 2 Preview – Tactical Combat That Feels Fast and Familiar
Tiny Metal 2, a tactical combat game heavily inspired by Advance Wars, offers a fast-paced and visually distinct experience reminiscent of Game Boy Advance titles. The preview highlights snappy controls, weighty combat impacts, and memorable commander designs. The full release will feature online co-op and versus modes, with a playtest available on Steam.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio is All-In on Tactical Combat, but “Depth Doesn’t Cost You Elegance”
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by BitReactor and featuring former XCOM leads, is an upcoming tactical combat game for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game emphasizes deep tactical gameplay while also incorporating rich storytelling, character backstories, and environmental exploration. Permadeath is a core feature, designed to evoke the theme of loss central to the Star Wars universe.
AlcheMice – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
AlcheMice is a new tactical roguelike deckbuilder set in 15th-century Granada, where players control a mouse alchemist attempting to break a time loop. The game features grid-based dungeon battles with chess-inspired movement cards, alchemical infusions to alter card effects, and environmental interactions. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes - Ein detaillierter Einblick in den Geschwaderkampf
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes will feature squadron combat where players command a Gunstar against a Cylon fleet. The game emphasizes the synergy between the player's ship and their squadrons' abilities. It is set to release for PC later this year.
Tabletop-RPG SOLASTA II startet ab sofort im Early Access
The tactical role-playing game Solasta II has launched in Early Access on Steam, featuring a deep love for traditional pen-and-paper RPGs. The initial release includes a substantial portion of the campaign's first act, tactical turn-based combat based on D&D 2024 rules, and extensive character customization with multiple classes and subclasses. Tactical Adventures plans to add multiplayer and increase the level cap based on community feedback.
FORGE YOUR DESTINY IN A DYING WORLD – GREEDFALL: THE DYING WORLD IS AVAILABLE NOW
Spiders and NACON have released GreedFall: The Dying World, the 1.0 version of their highly anticipated RPG, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This new installment is a prequel set three years before the original GreedFall, placing players as a native of Teer Fradee thrust into a world ravaged by war and disease, where their choices in diplomacy, stealth, or combat will shape the destiny of the continent.
Command the Zodiac in Tactical Deckbuilder Conjurers – Demo Now Live
A demo for the tactical deckbuilder Conjurers is now available on Steam. Developed by Carl Treadway and published by indie.io, the game combines turn-based terrain tactics with card-driven creature summoning. Players can experience the core mechanics, including summoning Zodiac creatures onto a battlefield and utilizing terrain for strategic advantage.