Welcome to this week’s recap of all the new RPG and turn-based strategy releases! Some of our regular TBL followers might have noticed that last week, we didn’t publish a recap—simply because there weren’t any noteworthy releases to cover.
This week isn’t wildly different in terms of volume, but we do have a couple of intriguing remakes and the console debut of one of the best indie RPGs in recent PC memory. Let’s dive in and see what’s worth checking out!
What To Play This Week content:
- Story-Driven RPG Wildermyth Debuted On Consoles
- Square 1993 Masterpiece is back
- Romance of Three Kingdom Remake
- A New Wuxia Turn-Based RPG
- Deckbuilding Board Game Debuted On PC
- A Relationship Indie Tactical RPG
- Indie Pixel Strategy Game Landed On Nintendo Switch This Week
- Strategy War Game Out Of Early Access
Story-Driven RPG Wildermyth Debuted On Consoles
First up, we’ve got the console release of Wildermyth, one of the standout indie RPGs of recent years. This narrative-driven gem adapts dynamically to the choices you make throughout each campaign, even shaping the lives of future generations of heroes based on the decisions of their predecessors.
With its tactical combat system and charming, storybook-inspired graphics, Wildermyth is now available on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. It’s an absolute must-play for any RPG fan who loves a game where choices have long-lasting, tangible impacts. Don’t miss it!
Square 1993 Masterpiece is back
The wait is over! Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a remake of Square’s iconic 1993 title, has finally debuted on PC and all current-gen consoles. This new version brings updated visuals, expanded features, and refined strategic gameplay that’s sure to appeal to both newcomers and die-hard SaGa fans. With its unique open-ended progression and class system, Romancing SaGa 2 offers a rich tactical experience that’s a standout in the JRPG landscape. It’s a fresh chance to dive into a true classic, reimagined for today’s gamers.
The game introduces players to a unique generational story system where each Emperor’s legacy and skills are passed down through inheritance magic, enabling you to continue expanding your empire across multiple generations. With over 30 character classes, the tactical turn-based battle system is now refined with new features like “United Attack,” enhancing classic mechanics such as “Glimmers” and “Formations” for dynamic combat options.
Romance of Three Kingdom Remake
The classic historical simulation Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 has returned in a full remake by Koei Tecmo, delivering enhanced visuals and new features to revitalize this iconic entry in the series. Released on October 24, 2024, the game lets players immerse themselves in the turbulent Three Kingdoms era, controlling a vast roster of officers with a new level of strategic and narrative depth.
Building on the “All Officers Play” mode, you can assume the role of any character—whether a ruler, general, or free officer—and shape the course of the narrative over 55 scenarios spanning 80 years. Features like “Destiny” and “Tales” introduce branching narratives, while relationship dynamics, visible in a “Relationship Chart,” influence alliances, rivalries, and tactical possibilities, allowing players to witness complex dramas among officers.
Graphically, the remake combines 2D and 3D elements, including new ink-painting-inspired visuals and specially redrawn officer portraits.
A New Wuxia Turn-Based RPG
The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle has officially launched on Steam, bringing a classic Wuxia RPG experience with story-driven gameplay. Developed by ChillyRoom, this indie game immerses you in the chaotic world of ancient China, allowing you to explore a narrative-rich landscape influenced by martial arts culture, or “Jianghu.”
The game invites you to forge your own path through complex moral decisions, choosing between alliances with court agents or street heroes and grappling with moral compromises that influence the storyline. It emphasizes growth through martial arts mastery, character interactions, and turn-based battles where every choice shapes the world around you.
With over 3,300 reviews to date, the game has received “Mixed” overall feedback, though recent updates are trending positively. ChillyRoom has been actively improving the game with recent patches, including version 1.0.2.0, addressing gameplay and performance enhancements.
Deckbuilding Board Game Debuted On PC
Clank!, the digital adaptation of the award-winning deck-building board game, launched on Steam this week, bringing its high-stakes dungeon-crawling adventure to screens. Developed by Dire Wolf, this strategic game challenges you to sneak into a dragon’s lair, steal valuable artifacts, and make a daring escape—all while competing against other players and avoiding the dragon’s wrath.
Players must build a powerful deck to gather allies, items, and skills, progressing deeper into the dungeon where more valuable treasures await. However, every move risks alerting the dragon, make too much noise (or “Clank!”), and you’ll attract dangerous attention that can jeopardize your escape.
With single-player, online PvP, and cross-platform multiplayer modes, Clank! offers versatile gameplay options. The game includes a tutorial for beginners, achievements, and unique “Heist” challenges where players face global opponents.
A Relationship Indie Tactical RPG
Mycelium, developed and published by indie creator Alex Grim, is a newly released turn-based RPG that immerses players in a hauntingly atmospheric cave system filled with hidden treasures, mysteries, and challenging foes. The storyline unfolds in a world beset by constant war between two capitals, and players guide a diverse team of wanderers through the infamous Mycelium cave, each with conflicting motivations, adding depth to the storyline as relationships are tested and altered by in-game decisions.
The game’s battle mechanics stand out with a defensive focus. Players must protect characters who can be easily incapacitated, raising the stakes of each move. Special abilities are activated through mini-games, allowing characters to perform unique actions like casting spells, lockpicking, or playing instruments, which adds a dynamic twist to the turn-based combat.
Indie Pixel Strategy Game Landed On Nintendo Switch This Week
dotAGE is now available on Nintendo Switch. Created by Italian solo developer Michele Pirovano, this indie turn-based survival roguelite has captivated PC players, earning a 96% positive rating from over 1,800 reviews on Steam within its first year. Now optimized for handheld play, dotAGE lets you guide a village through apocalyptic challenges wherever you are, blending strategy and survival in a format perfect for on-the-go gaming.
In dotAGE, you play as an Elder guiding a village through an impending apocalypse in a unique blend of roguelite and turn-based city-building. Each turn, you assign tasks to villagers, managing resources, building upgrades, and survival essentials while fending off unpredictable events like plagues and even kitten invasions.
The game’s medieval-inspired graphics and authentic music enhance its cozy yet intense atmosphere. With over 200 buildings and randomized challenges each run, dotAGE promises deep strategy, high replayability, and charm—qualities that have earned it “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam.
Strategy War Game Out Of Early Access
And let’s end this weekly recap with NationWar 2: Chronicle. A strategy game developed and published by Yiming, set during China’s historic Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Released on December 10, 2020, and now out of early access, it offers a grand-scale strategic experience, allowing players to control one of over 60 historical states on a detailed 1:1 map of ancient China. The game merges historical elements with engaging turn-based mechanics, aiming to simplify complex strategies for new players while preserving depth for veterans.
Players navigate a variety of historical scenarios, from overseeing political power struggles to managing trade, military tactics, and cultural development. Notable game features include a technology tree, a dynamic trade system, and a rich character management system, with historical figures like merchants and thinkers.
Additionally, the game introduces a complex heir system where players appoint and manage successors, fostering realistic political simulations. Military strategy is integral, with factors such as terrain, morale, and troop types playing into battle tactics, while diplomacy allows for alliances, marriage pacts, and late-game power plays.
All that’s left is to wish you a great weekend and some epic turn-based gaming. Enjoy!
