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Asdivine Knot for Android™/iOS: Tie the knot of fate in a skybound fantasy RPG!
KEMCO has announced the release of the fantasy JRPG Asdivine Knot for Android and iOS devices. The game features a turn-based combat system with a shared Nexus Gauge for special skills, extensive customization options for equipment and airships, and multiple endings. Asdivine Knot is available for $9.99, with a freemium option including in-game ads in select regions.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked coming to Switch 2
Resolution Games announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 16th. The digital tabletop RPG, which features turn-based combat and cooperative play, is already available on Steam VR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Resolution Games has announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 16, 2026. This cooperative tactical RPG allows up to four players to embark on fantasy tabletop adventures, featuring iconic D&D classes and turn-based combat.
Hand-Drawn RPG Artis Impact Coming to Switch This September
The hand-drawn RPG Artis Impact, developed solo by Malaysian artist Mas, will be released for Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. The game focuses on human connection and community, featuring turn-based combat and character progression. Artis Impact is also currently available on PC with a free demo.
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights
This opinion piece argues that upcoming remakes of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 should adopt the turn-based combat system popularized by Baldur's Gate 3, rather than retaining the original real-time-with-pause mechanics. The author believes turn-based combat offers a superior, more strategic, and authentically Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Play the Astonishing New Dark Fantasy RPG Demo From the Creator of Dread Delusion Now - Entropy and its Gorgeous Low Poly Graphics Launches into Early Access on Aug. 18
The dark fantasy RPG Entropy, developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, has released a demo on Steam and announced its Early Access launch for August 18. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting, turn-based combat with limb targeting, and a distinctive low-poly, PSX-style visual aesthetic. A demo is currently available on Steam.
The Arcade Crew mezcla armas con forma de disquete, caballeros cibérneomediavales y píxeles con encanto en el recién revelado Chivalware, demo debut disponible ya en Steam
The Arcade Crew and Regal Pigeon Games have announced Chivalware, a new roguelite adventure featuring real-time grid-based combat and a tile-matching system. A debut demo is available now on Steam, with the full game set to release on PC this autumn. The game blends cyber-medieval aesthetics with charming pixel art.
RPG Asdivine Knot for iOS: Asdivine Knot is now available for pre-order on the App Store!
KEMCO announced that the JRPG Asdivine Knot is now available for pre-order on the App Store and for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. The game features turn-based combat, a deep customization system, and a story about faith and betrayal in a deityless world.
Review – Starbites (PlayStation 5)
Starbites is a charming, short, and sweet turn-based JRPG with PS2-style graphics set in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite its simple combat and progression systems, the game offers a meaningful adventure with character development and a believable atmosphere. It is recommended for players seeking an engaging experience that doesn't demand excessive playtime.
Full Circle Revealed as a PS1-Era Inspired JRPG
Full Circle, a 2.5HD JRPG inspired by PlayStation-era classics, has been revealed by solo developer 2ndPlayerGames and publisher Deck13 Spotlight. The game features turn-based combat with timing-based inputs and is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in flying cities. It is currently in development for PC and consoles, with a playable demo planned for Gamescom.
I'm sorry, but I'm here to say that I really do not enjoy parrying stuff in videogames
The author expresses a strong dislike for parrying mechanics in video games, finding them intrusive and unenjoyable, particularly when they appear in genres like turn-based combat. While acknowledging the skill and thoughtfulness parrying requires for some players, the author feels it detracts from their preferred strategic gameplay and wishes for developers to reduce its prevalence.
Review: Starbites Feels Like a Budget Switch RPG
Starbites is a budget RPG for the Nintendo Switch that suffers from basic gameplay, a predictable story, and significant performance issues. Despite some interesting elements, the game's poor visuals, frame rate drops, and game crashes make it difficult to recommend, especially on the Switch. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Switch 2 version in development.
Retro sci-fi RPG Gravastar re-announced for PC and consoles
The retro sci-fi JRPG Gravastar has been re-announced by Studio Atma Games with a new trailer. The game is in development for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, featuring a unique conditional-turn-based combat system inspired by fighting games.
How to Master Deckbuilding Combat in Echo Generation 2
Echo Generation 2, launching May 27 on Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass, features a deep deckbuilding combat system with over 150 collectible cards. This guide offers five tips to master combat, including understanding status effects, rebuilding decks, managing battery charges, spending skill points, and building around powerful synergies. The game is a turn-based sci-fi deckbuilding RPG from Cococucumber, featuring six playable heroes and a multi-perspective story.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey launch trailer – monster-collecting RPG adventure released on Nintendo Switch
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a monster-collecting RPG adventure, has been released on Nintendo Switch. The game features over 140 Animon to collect and train, with turn-based PvE and PvP battles. Players can also customize a home base in The Anispace and explore the world of Talea.
LumenTale: Memories Of Trey Unleashes Its Magic On PC And Nintendo Switch Today!
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a monster-collecting RPG developed by Beehive Studios and published by Team17 Digital, has launched today on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features creature collecting, turn-based battles, customization, and crafting as players guide the hero Trey through the world of Talea to uncover lost memories.
RPG Asdivine Knot for Android™: Asdivine Knot is now available for pre-registration on Google Play!
KEMCO has announced that the JRPG Asdivine Knot is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store for Android devices. The game features turn-based combat, deep customization, and a story of betrayal and redemption in a deityless world.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026
Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 The Lethe Below the Living Officially Revealed
HoYoverse has officially revealed Version 4.3 of Honkai: Star Rail, titled "The Lethe Below the Living," launching on June 1, 2026. This update continues the Planarcadia story, focusing on Blade's confrontation with his fate and the Aeon Voracity, while the Trailblazer warns Graphia about Asat Pramad. The version introduces the new 5-star character Mortenax Blade and various in-game events and gameplay modes.
Review: Akuma Rise (Nintendo Switch)
Akuma Rise for Nintendo Switch offers a retro JRPG experience with a unique purple aesthetic and a demon-centric narrative. While it employs familiar tropes and a somewhat stilted dialogue style, its turn-based combat system with grid placement and customizable orb skills provides engaging strategic depth, making it a comfortable, if not entirely distinctive, adventure for genre fans.
