Knights of Frontier Valley – A Hardcore Roguelike RPG Announced by MicroProse

Written by Marcello TBL

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Let’s be honest, today’s RPGs are sometimes a bit “soft.” They spoon-feed you every single concept and mechanic to make the game as accessible as possible. In fact, that’s pretty much the norm nowadays—almost always.

Every now and then, going back to those games that simply welcomed you in, and the moment you hit “start,” you were left entirely on your own—forced to learn and discover the mechanics by yourself—is refreshing. At least, for an old-school gamer like me. Younger players might think I’m crazy.

Knight Of Frontier Valley Impressions

In any case, today’s article is about a game I’ve talked about before, but now it’s officially stepping into the spotlight. It aims to scratch that particular itch for gamers craving something a bit more raw, deeper and challenging—let’s put it that way.

MicroProse has officially revealed Knights of Frontier Valley, an old-school-inspired roguelike RPG developed by Adamant Studios. What i didn’t know was the involvement of Rob Kuntz, one of the key pioneers behind Dungeons & Dragons, which has joined the project to lend his expertise in worldbuilding, storytelling, and quest design.

This procedurally generated adventure is set in a living, breathing world filled with danger, faction intrigue, and player-driven discovery. Knights of Frontier Valley is not just about combat—it also features deep survival mechanics, where hunger, thirst, injuries, and shifting weather conditions make every decision matter. The game also embraces turn-based tactical battles with gridless system, allowing players to carefully position their characters or opt for auto-resolved encounters.

A Visionary Collaboration

Rob Kuntz, a longtime collaborator of Gary Gygax and co-creator of the Greyhawk setting, expressed his excitement for the game:

“Frontier Valley immediately spoke to me because it captures what I loved about the earliest days of D&D—the thrill of discovery, a world that breathes on its own, and the feeling that every decision matters. This is a world that evolves with the players.”

With MicroProse’s backing, Adamant Studios aims to create an RPG experience that blends classic pen-and-paper roleplaying with modern procedural design. The game also features a hand-drawn art style, proudly created without generative AI.

Knights Of Frontier Valley Exploration

Key Features of Knights of Frontier Valley

  • Procedurally generated world filled with unique NPCs, factions, and dungeons.
  • Turn-based combat without a grid, focusing on positioning and tactical depth.
  • Survival mechanics, where resource management is critical to success.
  • Rich character customization, with multiple classes, professions, and skills.
  • A living world, where NPCs have daily routines, stories evolve dynamically, and there are no quest markers—just clues to uncover.
  • Permanent consequences, making every playthrough unique.
Knights Of Frontier Valley Equipment

With an original score by Kevin Manthei (Neverwinter Nights) and a custom-built game engine, Knights of Frontier Valley promises to be an ambitious indie RPG with true depth.

No release date for now, you can only wishlist Knights of Frontier Valley on Steam. Below the announcement trailer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Marcello TBL

Italian Dad in love with Turn-Based RPGs and Indie Games. In 2018 he started Turn Based Lovers and now he can't live without it. A huge fan of RPGs in general, raised on the glorious video games of the '90s that shaped who he is today. Always hopeful that XCOM 3 will arrive one day.