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2024 Hidden Gem PS5 RPG 65% Off on PS Store, DLC Included
The Thaumaturge: Deluxe Edition, an RPG developed by former The Witcher developers, is currently available for 65% off on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The sale includes the game's only DLC and offers a free demo for interested players. The offer is part of a new PlayStation Store deal and will end on May 7, 2026.
Character-Collection RPG 'Genesis War' Set for Official Global Launch on April 28
LINE Games announced that the character-collection RPG Genesis War will launch globally on April 28. Developed by Meerkat Games, the mobile title is based on the Korean IP 'The War of Genesis' and features strategic turn-based combat. The game has already surpassed 500,000 pre-registrations worldwide and soft-launched in select regions.
Neo Artifacts Launches on Android and iOS - GameHaunt
Dragonest Games has launched its urban fantasy SRPG, Neo Artifacts, globally on Android and iOS. The free-to-play title features turn-based grid combat where players lead "Artifacters," personifications of famous historical items, against "Distortions." While the core gameplay is praised for its unique concept and mobile-friendly design, concerns have been raised about lower gacha drop rates and fewer rewards in the global version compared to its Chinese debut.
Build up your strategy collection in the Your Move Humble Bundle
The Your Move Humble Bundle offers a collection of strategy games for £10.63, including titles like Moonbreaker, Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG, Dungeons of Aether, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, For the King, Crown Trick, and Legends of Kingdom Rush. Several of these games are Steam Deck Verified or have Platinum ratings on ProtonDB.
Beast Of Reincarnation Release Date And Everything We Know About Game Freak's Ambitious RPG
Game Freak's ambitious action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, is set to release on August 4, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one. The game features a unique blend of real-time and turn-based combat, following a warrior named Emma and her companion dog Koo in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Director Kota Furushima highlighted the game's focus on the bond between the characters and its departure from Game Freak's previous titles.
Brigandine: Abyss Release Date Set for August 2026
Happinet Corporation announced that Brigandine: Abyss will launch on August 26, 2026, in the West and August 27, 2026, in Japan for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features two main gameplay phases: Organization Phase for management and Attack Phase for turn-based battles on a hexagonal grid. Players can choose from six story campaigns and one of 24 factions in Mission Mode.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Fear Tall Grass announced for Nintendo Switch
Entalto Publishing and Forgotten Bastions have announced Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite monster battler for Nintendo Switch. The game features strategic turn-based combat, creature taming, and permanent upgrades through a loop-based roguelike system. A release window has not yet been provided.
Samurai vs Mechs vs The Supernatural: Shadow of the Road Unveils Story Overview Trailer
Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games released a new story overview trailer for their tactical RPG, Shadow of the Road. The trailer showcases the game's factions, including samurai, mechs, and supernatural entities, set in an alternative 19th century Japan. A demo is available on Windows PC via Steam, with the full release planned for later this year.
Tale of Ronin – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Tale of Ronin, a narrative-driven adventure game set in early Edo Japan, is now accepting beta sign-ups. Players will follow Akira, a ronin tasked with delivering a death poem, navigating a country distrustful of outsiders. The game features simultaneous turn-based combat, dialogue choices that impact NPC interactions, and traditional sumi-e inspired visuals.
Arashi Gaiden gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Nuntius Games has announced that the turn-based action game Arashi Gaiden will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 11, 2026. The game features a "Dash and Slash" combat system, handmade pixel art, and a story involving a ninja recovering stolen relics. Arashi Gaiden is priced at $9.99 and shares a universe with Pocket Bravery.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater Needs to Be on Your Retro RPG Radar, Rides to PS5 This Month
Monster Crown: Sin Eater, the follow-up to the 2022 retro-styled RPG Monster Crown, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 30th. This creature-taming adventure features old-school art direction, turn-based combat, a branching storyline, and promises over 1,000 unique monsters that can be found, bred, or fused. The game will also include multiple difficulty settings.
Digital Devil Saga Spin-off Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server Joins G-Mode Archives+
Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server has been released on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam as part of the G-Mode Archives+ series. The game is available for $15.99 and features turn-based JRPG gameplay with the Shin Megami Tensei Press Turn System, though it is only available in Japanese. An accessibility feature for a 3x EXP Boost is included.
Look Outside Update 2.3 Brings "A Few Surprises" and More
Developer Francis Coulombe and publisher Devolver Digital have released Update 2.3 for the pixel art horror RPG Look Outside. This update, described as the last major patch for a while, includes improvements to existing boss fights, balance changes, and new rewards. The game is available on PC via Steam and is currently on sale.
Vampire Crawlers Theme Song by Yoko Shimomura Revealed Ahead of Launch
Developer poncle has revealed that Yoko Shimomura, known for her work on Kingdom Hearts, composed the main theme song for the upcoming Vampire Survivors spinoff, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The game is a roguelike deckbuilder featuring turn-based combat and dungeon exploration, set to launch on April 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and later for iOS and Android. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Labyrinth.os is a dungeon crawling ode to late '90s and early 2000s uncanny CGI
Labyrinth.os is a new 3D dungeon crawler for Windows that evokes the uncanny CGI aesthetic of late '90s and early 2000s media. The game features grid-based exploration, random encounters, and turn-based combat, drawing inspiration from classic titles and films like Kowloon's Gate and Planet Laika.
I hope you're hungry, because Dosa Divas storms out of the kitchen today
Dosa Divas, the latest RPG from Outerloop Games, has been released today. The game features turn-based combat with rhythm elements, similar to the Mario & Luigi RPG series, and focuses on food as a way to reconnect communities and defeat a fast-food empire. Dosa Divas is available on PC via Steam and is estimated to be around 13 hours long.
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.
No Man's Sky channels a little Pokemon with the Xeno Arena update
Hello Games has released a new update for No Man's Sky that introduces turn-based creature battling, allowing players to collect, train, and battle aliens. The update includes features like creature experience, leveling, mutations, and a breeding system. Players can challenge each other on the Space Anomaly and find new arena tables across various in-game locations.
