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As usual, you’ll find the full list by scrolling down below. - [Prelude: Dark Pain Reveals Statera’s Factions and Heroes in New Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/prelude-dark-pain-reveals-stateras-factions-and-heroes-in-new-trailer/): Another nice news from the Second Wind Showcase, it's about Firesquid Games, which released a brand-new trailer for Prelude: Dark Pain, the upcoming turn-based tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. - [Starfinder: Afterlight’s New Companion Is a Cynical PI Who Still Can’t Let Justice Go](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/starfinder-afterlights-new-companion-is-a-cynical-pi-who-still-cant-let-justice-go/): During the Second Wind Showcase, Epictellers Entertainment provided a fresh look at Starfinder: Afterlight, a party-based RPG set to enter Early Access in 2026. During this second commentary video, we are introduced to Nuara, a companion that you will find yourself running into when exploring the world of the Pact Worlds. - [Tactical RPG Vultures: Scavengers of Death Delayed to May 13 as New Weapon Upgrade System Is Added](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/tactical-rpg-vultures-scavengers-of-death-delayed-to-may-13-as-new-weapon-upgrade-system-is-added/): Vultures: Scavengers of Death has been delayed by approximately two weeks and will now release on May 13, 2026. - [Humble’s Your Move Bundle Packs 8 Strategy and RPG Picks Into a Cheap Three Tier Deal](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/humbles-your-move-bundle-packs-8-strategy-and-rpg-picks-into-a-cheap-three-tier-deal/): The Humble Store has put up an all-new Your Move Turn-Based Games Bundle, a three-tiered deal consisting of eight turn-based PC games. Tier one will cost you five bucks, tier two will be ten dollars, and tier three will max out at twelve dollars. - [Fear Tall Grass Is a Dark Fantasy Monster Battler With Roguelite Runs and Autobattler Combat](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/fear-tall-grass-monster-catching/): Sharing today an announcement about what looks like not the usual monster-catching RPG. In the upcoming dark fantasy rogue-lite monster battler Fear Tall Grass by Forgotten Bastions, players take control of Gray, the final Oathguard who sets out into the tall grass to find answers, tame, and fight back against the same creatures that have consumed what's left of society. - [Frosthaven’s Into the Abyss Update Adds the Lurker Storyline, Two New Heroes, and More Outpost Tools](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/frosthavens-into-the-abyss-update-adds-the-lurker-storyline-two-new-heroes-and-more-outpost-tools/): Arc Games and Snapshot Games announced today that they've released Into the Abyss (the third and final piece of major downloadable content) for their Early Access title, FrostHaven. - [RPG Tale of Ronin Extends Playtest to May 10 and Releases a New Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/rpg-tale-of-ronin-extends-playtest-to-may-10-and-releases-a-new-trailer/): I talked about it last week, and now Dead Mage has extended the playtest for Tale of Ronin to May 10, 2026. - [Pilgrim War is The New DLC to Strategy RPG Rising Lords](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/pilgrim-war-is-the-new-dlc-to-strategy-rpg-rising-lords/): The Pilgrim War is now live on Steam by the developers at Argonwood and Deck13 as a new DLC for Rising Lords, and it needs the base game to be played. - [20 Turn-Based RPGs You Should Not Miss Right Now at Their Lowest Prices](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/20-turn-based-rpgs-you-should-not-miss-right-now-at-their-lowest-prices/): Since I have been consistently scanning for weekly deals from multiple storefronts, I've come to realize you can usually find a good opportunity to buy something. For the most part, there's always an RPG or some other type of turn-based strategy game going through a sale, with low prices that are very close to being unbelievable relative to what they offer, well worth looking into. - [Sequel To Retro JRPG Manafinder Announced With A New Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/sequel-to-retro-jrpg-mana-finder-announced-with-a-new-trailer/): I am very happy to hear that Manafinder is being followed by a new installment for one of the most intriguing indie JRPG-inspired games we have seen in the past few years, which the developers are now announcing along with an all-new trailer. - [This Underrated Turn-Based Strategy Game Is Free on Steam For A Limited Time](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/this-underrated-turn-based-strategy-game-is-free-on-steam-for-a-limited-time/): Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master is now available for free until players pick it up before April 23 at 10:00 a.m. on Steam. Initially launched on April 29, 2021, by Goblinz Studio and Goblinz Publishing, Legend of Keepers falls into that area of design where games use elements from both Strategy and RPG, along with Roguelites. - [New Turn-Based RPGs to Play – April 18, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-april-18-2026/): It's another big week for turn-based RPGs, with eye-catching new releases, compelling Early-Access titles, and neat demos showcasing what's next. - [Samurai, Mechs, and Myth Collide in Tactical RPG Shadow of the Road’s New Story Overview Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/samurai-mechs-and-myth-collide-in-tactical-rpg-shadow-of-the-roads-new-story-overview-trailer/): Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games recently released a new Story Overview Trailer for Shadow of the Road. - [Blightstone Act 2 Is Out Now, Expanding the Dark Fantasy Tactical Roguelite With New Story Content](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/blightstone-act-2-is-out-now-expanding-the-dark-fantasy-tactical-roguelite-with-new-story-content/): This is not the first time Blightstone has received an Early Access update, but it is definitely the largest to date. - [Tactical Roguelite RPG ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova Has a Release Date](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/tactical-roguelite-rpg-ace-strategy-mecha-nova-has-a-release-date/): ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova (the first part of Emina Studio's Mecha Nova series) will launch globally on April 24th, 2026. This marks about 2.5 years of development time for the studio. - [Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Gets a Release Date for September 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-gets-a-release-date-for-september-2026/): Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter now has an established release date. According to Falcom and GungHo, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will be released on September 17, 2026. - [Zenless Zone Zero Ye Shunguang Build Guide – Best Drive Discs, W-Engine & Teams](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-ye-shunguang-build-guide-best-drive-discs-w-engine-teams/): In terms of the meta, Ye Shunguang is a DPS unit that’s expected to stay at the top for quite some time. With her raw power and an optimal build, she can easily delete enemies. - [Sovereign Tower Turns Life Inside A Magical Kingdom Tower Into A Deep Management RPG](https://turnbasedlovers.com/review/sovereign-tower-turns-life-inside-a-magical-kingdom-tower-into-a-deep-management-rpg/): I recently had the chance to try Sovereign Tower, a very intriguing management RPG that puts players in control of a tower that could be described as not only magical but also highly respected throughout the kingdom. - [15 Indie Turn-Based RPGs to Wishlist Right Now](https://turnbasedlovers.com/lists/15-indie-turn-based-rpgs-to-wishlist-right-now/): Since it had been a while since the last indie showcase, a bunch of new RPGs announced over the past month naturally piled up, so putting together this list of 15 really promising titles came together pretty easily. - [NITRO GEN OMEGA Finally Has a Full Release Date and Its Mech RPG Sandbox Is Almost Ready](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/nitro-gen-omega-finally-has-a-full-release-date-and-its-mech-rpg-sandbox-is-almost-ready/): DESTINYbit's plans to conclude Steam Early Access at the end of May 12, 2026 marking the transition to a full retail launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store are rooted in the fact that the NITRO GEN OMEGA version 1.0 release builds upon a key feature that currently lacks completion; the Main Quest. - [Tale of Ronin Finally Shows Its Take on the Samurai RPG With a New Steam Playtest](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/tale-of-ronin-finally-shows-its-take-on-the-samurai-rpg-with-a-new-steam-playtest/): Dead Mage's new title, Tale of Ronin, has existed for years, and it has only recently become obvious what type of RPG it is intended to be. - [20 Turn-Based RPGs on Sale This Week](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/20-turn-based-rpgs-on-sale-this-week/): This week, I finally had a chance to sit down, catch my breath, and take a relaxed scroll through Steam to round up a batch of RPGs that are currently heavily discounted. - [Survival Tactical RPG MEMOLITH: Forsaken by Light will leave Early Access on April 27](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/survival-tactical-rpg-memolith-forsaken-by-light-will-leave-early-access-on-april-27/): Black Anchor and Webzen announced that Memolith : Forsaken by Light will have its official 1.0 release on April 27th, 2026. The turn-based tactical RPG is now complete and available for purchase after many months of testing, community feedback-driven revision, and multiple beta versions. - [After the Wane Is A Beautifully Strange New Story Game About Dance And Hidden Trauma](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/after-the-wane-visual-novel-rpg/): After the Wane will be Nova-box's second interactive graphic novel (following The Wane). It appears to follow similar lines in terms of choosing based on your character identity, personal history, and the supernatural tensions that have been successful in prior releases from the developer. - [Diabolocracy Is a Hex-Based Roguelite About Managing Hell’s Worst Employees](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/diabolocracy-hex-based-roguelite/): The hook of Diabolocracy is that hell is a dysfunctional office space; while the boss is at work, every large sin (Gluttony burning resources, Pride refusing to help) is creating chaos, and overall, the game is a metaphorical representation of a bureaucratic nightmare, where the administrative department is crumbling due to their own egos and ineptitude. - [New Turn-Based RPGs to Play – April 11, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-april-11-2026/): Today I show you the best new RPGs and Turn-Based Strategy Games releases in the last few days. In addition to these new game releases, we will take a look at a couple of demos as well as other things to consider checking out. - [Top 20 Upcoming Tactical RPGs You Should Not Miss](https://turnbasedlovers.com/lists/top-20-upcoming-tactical-rpgs-you-should-not-miss/): I’ve rounded up a batch of RPGs built around that classic, fan-favorite tactical combat system, all slated for release across 2026, though a few might land even later than that. Either way, these are 20 of the tactical RPGs I’m personally most excited about right now. I did have to leave out quite a few others, but I’ll be covering those in a follow-up article soon. - [Crownless King Looks Like the Boldest Expansion For Strategy RPG Songs of Silence Yet](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/crownless-king-looks-like-the-boldest-expansion-for-strategy-rpg-songs-of-silence-yet/): Chimera Entertainment has revealed Crownless King, the next expansion to Strategy RPG Songs of Silence. - [A New Humble Bundle Brings Together 7 Strategy Games Worth Checking Out](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/a-new-humble-bundle-brings-together-7-strategy-games-worth-checking-out/): Humble has released the Strategic Minds Bundle, an exclusive bundle of seven games, including strategy titles, split into two price tiers. - [Diorama Break Is a New Tactics JRPG With a Free Chapter 1 Demo on Steam](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/diorama-break-is-a-new-tactics-jrpg-with-a-free-chapter-1-demo-on-steam/): Today I'm going to introduce an interesting Tactics JRPG called Diorama Break designed by indie Studio Massimo Gauthier. - [Brutal New Roguelite Dark Rail Turns You Into The Inquisition On A Death Train](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/brutal-new-roguelite-dark-rail/): Steam Veil Games has released information on their upcoming turn-based roguelite Dark Rail. The game takes place in a grim industrial border town. Players will oversee the Inquisitions' operations and make decisions regarding production, prisoner delivery quotas, and controlling revolt while fighting off supernatural threats. - [Eastwynne Is A Modern Fantasy CRPG With Disco Elysium-Style Concept And Turn-Based Combat](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/eastwynne-is-a-modern-fantasy-crpg/): Eastwynne is an upcoming isometric CRPG with visual novel components located in a modern fantasy world, ready to debut on Kickstarter. In this world, magic is viewed as normal and everyday. - [Strategy RPG Sequel Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord Starts Playtest on April 15](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/strategy-rpg-sequel-stones-keeper-ii-chaos-lord-starts-playtest-on-april-15/): Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord will run its second major public playtest starting on April 15th, continuing through to April 29th. - [One of the Best Recent Isometric RPGs Can Now Be Played in Turn-Based Mode](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/one-of-the-best-recent-isometric-rpgs-can-now-be-played-in-turn-based-mode/): Obsidian has published a new version of Pillars of Eternity (the first), including a completely functional Turn Based Mode, offering players another option for experiencing the combat system. It is available immediately and can be activated at the beginning of the game. Players will be able to activate it via the Options menu, Key Bindings, or a HUD Button. - [10 Best Turn-Based RPGs to Grab Now on Sale](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/10-best-turn-based-rpgs-to-grab-now-on-sale/): I’ve got a few solid tips and recommendations to help you make the most of the sales happening right now. There are some top-tier RPGs currently discounted that you really shouldn’t pass up, especially if they’re still missing from your library. - [New JRPG Another Eden Begins sets September 17 launch on PC, Switch, and Switch 2](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-jrpg-another-eden-begins-sets-september-17-launch-on-pc-switch-and-switch-2/): Another Eden Begins is set to drop sept 17th on Steam (pc), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. An RPG with a free-to-play business model. Although it started life on mobile platforms, it has since been released on pc. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – April 4, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-april-4-2026/): Last week, I was low on new releases for your perusal, but today the situation is quite the opposite. To send you wishes for a happy Easter, in fact, there are plenty of new RPG releases from late March through early April 2026. - [The Othercide Team Is Back With Ex Sanguis, a Brutal New XCOM-Style Roguelite](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/the-othercide-team-is-back-with-ex-sanguis-a-brutal-new-xcom-style-roguelite/): Beginning with an early access launch date on PC, May 21st (2026), Ex Sanguis will be released as a tactical strategy game developed by Lightbulb Crew and published by Firesquid. The studio behind Othercide, is developing this game as a dark fantasy tactics RPG utilizing tactical combat, roguelite progression, and the unique red/black/white visuals. - [The Turn-Based RPG That Ate Your Lunch Breaks in 2007 Is Still Right There in Your Browser](https://turnbasedlovers.com/smoothie/the-turn-based-rpg-that-ate-your-lunch-breaks-in-2007-is-still-right-there-in-your-browser/): Swords and Sandals is one of those games I think about more than I probably should. It was everywhere during the Flash era, school computers, internet cafes, any browser you could get your hands on, and then Flash died and it felt like it just disappeared with everything else. - [Ascenders: Beyond the Peak Brings Turn-Based Climbing and Roguelite Survival to PC](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/ascenders-beyond-the-peak-roguelite-rpg/): In addition to verticality always being a desirable aspect of video games, or at least something I can really get behind, the title I am previewing today builds everything it does around verticality, placing us into the role of climbers who are seeking out ancient artifacts. - [MicroProse Officially Reveals Scourge of the Reptiles, a Tactical RPG Where Dinosaurs Rule the Battlefield](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/microprose-officially-reveals-scourge-of-the-reptiles-a-tactical-rpg-where-dinosaurs-rule-the-battlefield/): Today, the official announcement from MicroProse (even though I was already familiar with the game, which I’ve been keeping an eye on for a while) has arrived, revealing Scourge of the Reptiles with a new trailer. - [All the Biggest New Turn-Based RPGs Releasing in April 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/all-the-biggest-new-turn-based-rpgs-releasing-in-april-2026/): It's already April, which means 2026 is already one-fourth over! I'm here today working for you, creating a monthly release schedule as solid an estimate as possible (there are bound to be more titles released this month). We'll catch those additional releases in the weekend update posts. - [Revenge of the Firstborn Brings Old School Isometric CRPG Combat Back With a Free Demo](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/revenge-of-the-firstborn-brings-old-school-isometric-crpg-combat-back-with-a-free-demo/): If you are looking for a new CRPG to try, I think I have something quite interesting to suggest: Sawtooth Games has made a free demo of its old-school RPG, Revenge of the Firstborn, available. - [Forget the HOMM Clones. Olden Era Is the Real Comeback This Month](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/forget-the-homm-clones-olden-era-is-the-real-comeback-this-month/): Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era now officially has a solid Early Access Launch Date. The long-awaited Return to Strategy will begin on April 30, 2026, on Steam, along with support for the Microsoft Store and Day One Support for PC Game Pass. - [SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 Is an RPG With ATB Combat Inspired by Late 1990s and Early 2000s JRPGs](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/soulstream-saga-chapter-1-jrpg/): The indie developer AFTER1MAGE INTERACTIVE is working on SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1, an indie JRPG that has been developed for PC. - [Retro-Inspired JRPG Manafinder Is Coming to Consoles on April](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/retro-inspired-jrpg-manafinder-is-coming-to-consoles-on-april/): Manafinder, an independent retro-style JRPG, will launch on Consoles on April 3rd, 2026. - [Resident Evil Style Horror Meets Turn Based Tactics in Vultures Scavengers of Death](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/resident-evil-style-horror-meets-turn-based-tactics-in-vultures-scavengers-of-death/): Vultures – Scavengers of Death finally gets a release date and it's looking to be another one of those interesting horror hybrid releases. Team Vultures, along with their new publishing partner, Firesquid Games, announced last week that the tactical turn-based survival horror RPG will hit the shelves on April 28th, 2026, on PC. - [10 Turn-Based RPGs to Add to Your Library at a Big Discount](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/10-turn-based-rpgs-to-add-to-your-library-at-a-big-discount/): I thought I'd help break up the monotony at the beginning of the week by providing you with a couple of ideas of RPGs which are right now very cheaply priced, and perhaps one of these may help make your week just a little more enjoyable, or possibly even fill your time during the weekend. - [Vaunted Brings Reactive Sci-Fi Tactical RPG Combat to PC in 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/vaunted-tactical-rpg/): Vaunted has the potential to become a tactical RPG Sci-Fi game that refuses to fit neatly within any single lane. - [From The Bunker Is a Zombie Survival Sim About Hard Choices and Holding the Line](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/from-the-bunker-strategy-rpg/): From The Bunker appears to be an attempt to make a zombie survival game that focuses on the psychological effects of collapse and the damage a collapse causes to a group of individuals. - [SRPG Hibera, Requiem for the Forgotten Looks Like It Came Straight From the GBA Era](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/srpg-hibera-requiem-for-the-forgotten/): Bad Juice Games has officially announced Hibera, Requiem for the Forgotten, a new Strategy RPG by Irish Solo Developer Miles Benjamin. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – March 28, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-march-28-2026/): It's hard to believe, and as unbelievable as it seems, there isn't even a single new title this week that I can point you at. - [Star Wars Zero Company Looks Bigger Than Expected in Latest Gameplay Updates](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/star-wars-zero-company-looks-bigger-than-expected-in-latest-gameplay-updates/): The latest Star Wars Zero Company coverage was released on March 27th, 2026, in the form of new hands-on content and developer interviews. In total, this new information provides a better understanding of exactly what Bit Reactor is developing. - [How Case Odds Really Work in CS2](https://turnbasedlovers.com/smoothie/how-case-odds-really-work-in-cs2/): CS2 cases are great because they provide an advantage that no other skin acquisition mechanism can. They allow players to find rare items that might otherwise be out of reach. However, they operate in a random manner. In fact, that randomness is the fundamental building block behind how cases work. Therefore, before you deep dive into CS2 cases, it is really important to understand the contents and the odds of those items. You know what? That is exactly what today's guide is about. Let’s start now and see what we can take away from you! - [This Month’s Humble Choice Quietly Includes Two Excellent Turn-Based RPGs](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/this-months-humble-choice-quietly-includes-two-excellent-turn-based-rpgs/): Just like always, so far behind on the news, but I still want to mention how good the March 2026 Humble Choice lineup looks, with an incredible couple of RPG's that make buying this subscription well worth it. - [Advance Wars-Inspired Tiny Metal 2 Gets a Public PlayTest](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/advance-wars-inspired-tiny-metal-2-gets-a-public-playtest/): Steam Early Access Begins for TINY METAL 2; Full Release Now Scheduled Spring 2027Area 35 has begun the second part of their TINY METAL 2 campaign by launching a limited-time Steam early access beta for testing, starting April 2nd and closing out on April 29th, 2026. - [Chess Gets Weird in Humble Bundle’s New Collection of Roguelikes, Puzzlers, and Strategy Games](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/chess-gets-weird-in-humble-bundles-new-collection-of-roguelikes-puzzlers-and-strategy-games/): When you think of chess as a game, you are thinking of one of the most well-known historical turn-based games created. I have seen many (and most notably lately) versions of this board game, but unlike the traditional version, they have all been done through unique and creative twists. - [Apathema Looks Like a Bleak First Person RPG With A Limb Targeting System – Overview](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/apathema-first-person-rpg/): Apathema is a new PC RPG from developers Sammy Makes Games and DOSMan Publishing. The game's development has been underway for some time; however, a release date has not yet been formally stated. - [The Open-World Tactical RPG Wartales Gets Urban Warfare in Contract Fires in the Capital](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/the-open-world-tactical-rpg-wartales-gets-urban-warfare-in-contract-fires-in-the-capital/): The most exciting piece of news I’ll be sharing with you tonight, once again about Wartales, is that Shiro Games recently announced Wartales: Contract: Fires in the Capital, a new DLC for the open-world medieval tactical RPG, with the PC release scheduled for April 30th, 2026, on Steam. - [Steam Spring Sale 2026 – Guide To The Best Turn-Based RPG Deals](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/steam-spring-sale-2026-guide-to-the-best-turn-based-rpg-deals/): The next couple of days will be your last chance to take advantage of the Steam Spring Sale 2026. And just in time (or perhaps slightly too late), as the countdown has begun toward the end of the sale and this discounted pricing window, I have written an article that lists out 20 of the top turn-based RPG games that were released recently or less. - [One of the Best Weird West Tactical RPGs Is Finally Coming to Consoles](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/one-of-the-best-weird-west-tactical-rpgs-is-finally-coming-to-consoles/): Hard West 2, the Tactical RPG with a grim Weird West twist, is headed to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Klabater, Good Shepherd Entertainment, and Ice Code Games, the studios behind the title, just announced that it would make the jump to those platforms, nearly two years since the game launched on Steam (for PCs) back in August 2022. Store listings for the titles have popped up on both Sony and Microsoft's online stores. - [BioSynth: Rising Brings Classic CRPG Into a Grim Cyberpunk Sci-Fi World as Its Kickstarter Campaign Continues](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/biosynth-rising-brings-classic-crpg-design-into-a-grim-sci-fi-world-as-its-kickstarter-campaign-continues/): A portion of Neptune Games' intent with BioSynth: Rising is to target a very specific audience. BioSynth: Rising will be a single-player, turn-based (CRPG) style RPG with a classical approach to gameplay that is based in a dark, bleak sci-fi environment similar to cyberpunk and biogenetic engineering. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – March 21, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-march-21-2026/): There is an abundance of new RPGs, strategy games, hybrids, etc. that use turn-based mechanics. As we can see from the last week or so, there's definitely a lot to look at, and I think there are a few titles worth keeping an eye on. - [A New Spin on Roguelike Deckbuilders With a First-Person 3D Dungeon – Into The Crypt Overview](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/a-first-person-dungeon-crawler-deckbuilding/): Megaglobe Studios has announced Into the Crypt; the game is a first-person, 3D roguelike deck builder designed to bridge the card combat mechanics of deck builders and the sense of exploration associated with dungeon crawling. - [STARBITES Launches May 21, 2026 for PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/starbites-launches-may-21-2026-for-pc-switch-ps5-and-xbox-series/): After months of waiting, here we are with the western release date for Starbites. NIS America and Ikigames announced today that the Sci-Fi Turn-Based RPG will come to PS5, XBOX Series, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 21st, 2026. - [Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon Revealed as a Space-Trucking Roguelite With Tactical Turn-Based Combat](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/stellar-freight-endless-horizon/): The developer Satellite235 and publisher Two Cakes Studio announced Stellar Freight: Endless Horizon, a space-trucking roguelite RPG where players are able to haul cargo through a galaxy that is literally falling apart. - [Grey Legend: Survivors Blends CRPG Systems With Base Building](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/grey-legend-survivors-rpg/): Today I'm introducing Grey Legend: Survivors, a post-apocalyptic character management RPG that uses social tension as much as resource gathering, base-building, and combat. - [Indie JRPG Fate of Fire: Kyvedy Guardiah Brings Nine Protagonists and a World With Seven Days Left](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/indie-jrpg-fate-of-fire-kyvedy-guardiah/): Fate of Fire: Kyvedy Guardiah is quite an original indie JRPG released in 2024, but recently updated as the final version envisioned by the developer. - [New Trailer and Screens Show Off the Promising Tactical RPG Instruments of Power](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-trailer-and-screens-show-off-the-promising-tactical-rpg-instruments-of-power/): Iron Loop Games has shown that the tactical RPG dark fantasy game Instruments of Power is coming along well, as it now has a second new trailer released and some new gameplay screens. - [Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked Adds Warlock Class in New Update](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked-adds-warlock-class-in-new-update/): Resolution Games released the Warlock Update for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, adding to the cooperative, tabletop-style tactics role-playing game. - [TurnBasedThursday Fest 2026 Brought New RPGs, Strategy Games, and Release Date Reveals](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/turnbasedthursday-fest-2026-brought-new-rpgs-strategy-games-and-release-date-reveals/): This is the fourth year of what has become the premier event for fans of the genre. In terms of the number of attendees, discounts, and announcements, the TurnBasedThursdayFest has once again delivered impressive results. - [Tactical RPG Black Sailors Has a Different Kind of Pirate Story – Overview](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/tactical-rpg-black-sailors-has-a-different-kind-of-pirate-story-overview/): Although I would have liked to introduce Black Sailors a couple of days ago, I could not because of other things. Anyway, while indie developer Mandinga is celebrating having reached 1000 wishlists for his pirate-themed tactical RPG in three days, here's my overview to provide you with some background on this game. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – March 14, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-march-14-2026/): The new mid-March recap is here, and once again this week I’ve got plenty of interesting titles to show you, all ready to be played. Meanwhile, TurnBasedThursdayFest 2026 is still underway, and I’ll dedicate a final recap on Monday highlighting everything that stood out the most and truly deserved the spotlight. - [One of Humble’s Best RPG Bundles Yet Includes Baldur’s Gate and Rogue Trader – Few Days Left](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/one-of-humbles-best-rpg-bundles-yet-includes-baldurs-gate-and-rogue-trader-few-days-left/): It had been a while since I’d kept up with Humble Bundle and its “treasure chests.” I’m talking about those bundles that occasionally appear on the well-known storefront whose primary mission is supporting charity. - [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections – Review](https://turnbasedlovers.com/review/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflections-impressions/): The third installment in the Monster Hunter Stories series is here. A story driven turn-based spinoff of the Monster Hunter franchise where you aren't just focused on hunting down the biggest monsters. Instead, the series focuses on riders who build bonds with their monsters. - [The new Monster Collector LumenTale: Memories of Trey Launches on May 26 for PC and Nintendo Switch](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/the-new-monster-collector-lumentale-memories-of-trey-launches-on-may-26-for-pc-and-nintendo-switch/): Beehive Studios and Team17 have set May 26, 2026 as the release date for LumenTale: Memories of Trey. The monster collector RPG is coming to PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, and the date was revealed alongside a new release date trailer that I share here. - [Tide Of Tactics Is an Upcoming Medieval Strategy Game With Weather, Sieges, and PvP – Overview](https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/tide-of-tactics-strategy/): A compact medieval tactics game built around clear battlefield rules and steady positional play. This is, in short, the introduction to pixelated Tide Of Tactics. - [Shadow of the Road Shows Off Ishida, a Tank Who Solves Problems With Headbutts and a Massive Nōdachi](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/shadow-of-the-road-shows-off-ishida-a-tank-who-solves-problems-with-headbutts-and-a-massive-nodachi/): Shadow of the Road has introduced another member of its war-torn party, and this one looks built to stand in the middle of a fight and make a mess of anything that gets too close. - [After Nearly A Decade Open Space RPG Stellar Tactics 1.0 Launches March 30](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/after-nearly-a-decade-open-space-rpg-stellar-tactics-1-0-launches-march-30/): Stellar Tactics finally has a full release date. Developer Don Wilkins has confirmed that the sci-fi RPG will leave Early Access on March 30, 2026, closing out a very long development stretch that began with its Steam debut on September 22, 2016. - [SRPG Those Who Rule Will Soon Get a Second Chapter – Info, Screens And Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/srpg-those-who-rule-will-soon-get-a-second-chapter-info-screens-and-trailer/): The showcase that kicked off TurnBasedThursdayFest delivered plenty of major announcements, and among them was certainly the reveal of the new chapter of the excellent SRPG Those Who Rule. - [Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Introduces Medicae Specialist Epione Spes in New Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/warhammer-40000-dark-heresy-introduces-medicae-specialist-epione-spes-in-new-trailer/): Owlcat Games used TurnBasedThursdayFest to roll out a new Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy trailer centered on Epione Spes, a Chirurgeon Medicae specialist who joins the acolyte roster in the studio’s upcoming cRPG. - [Retro-Inspired JRPG Forge of the Fae Shows Off Its World In a New Trailer](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/retro-inspired-jrpg-forge-of-the-fae-shows-off-its-world-in-a-new-trailer/): It had been a while since I’d heard any new updates about Forge of the Fae, one of the most interesting JRPG-inspired titles, one that will likely bring to mind Sea of Stars, Chained Echoes, or, even more so, the classic SNES-era RPGs. - [X-COM Spiritual Successor Xenonauts 2 Is Ready for Its 1.0 Launch](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/x-com-spiritual-successor-xenonauts-2-is-ready-for-its-1-0-launch/): Xenonauts 2 is finally heading for full release. Hooded Horse and Goldhawk Interactive are pleased (and so am I) to announce that their Cold War alien invasion tactics game will leave Early Access on April 2, 2026. - [Everything is Ready For The 2026 #TurnBasedThursdayFest](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/everything-is-ready-for-the-2026-turnbasedthursdayfest/): Almost everything is ready for the debut of the fourth edition of the #TurnBasedThursdayFest 2026, and this year again, it’s shaping up to be something incredible. - [Stoneshard Blood Omens Update Launches March 26 With New Lighting System and Smarter AI](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/stoneshard-blood-omens-update-launches-march-26-with-new-lighting-system-and-smarter-ai/): Stoneshard, one of my most anticipated traditional Roguelike will get its next major update, Blood Omens, on March 26, and it looks like a serious pass over the game’s combat texture, dungeon flow, and encounter logic. - [Open World RPG Approaching Infinity Major Update Adds New Ships, Meta Progression, Controller Support, and a New DLC on March 13](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/open-world-rpg-approaching-infinity-major-update-adds-new-ships-meta-progression-controller-support-and-a-new-dlc-on-march-13/): Approaching Infinity has received its largest post-launch update yet, bringing a substantial batch of new features to the long-running sci-fi exploration RPG. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – March 07, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-march-07-2026/): The list of new releases for the first days of March 2026 is here, right on schedule as always. This month also looks packed with RPGs and strategy titles, and today we’re taking a look at everything that’s ready to be played. - [20 Discounted Turn-Based RPGs and Strategy Games Worth Buying Right Now](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/20-discounted-turn-based-rpgs-and-strategy-games-worth-buying-right-now/): Today, I decided to put together a few interesting titles that are currently available at a pretty significant discount. The list includes some of the best indie games from recent years, pulled straight from my wishlist. - [SandBox RPG NITRO GEN OMEGA adds Patriot mech, new quest line, and more in latest update](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/sandbox-rpg-nitro-gen-omega-adds-patriot-mech-new-quest-line-and-more-in-latest-update/): NITRO GEN OMEGA has rolled out its Patriot Update for all players, moving the patch out of open beta and into the main build on Steam. - [Tactical RPG Ledgerbound Gets a New Combat Trailer Ahead of Its March 6 Demo on Steam](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/tactical-rpg-ledgerbound-gets-a-new-combat-trailer-ahead-of-its-march-6-demo-on-steam/): OmniMegaSuperCorp has released A new combat trailer for promising Tactical RPG Ledgerbound, was published few hours ago by its developer OmniMegaSuperCorp, while confirming that a new demo will go live on March 6. - [Every Turn-Based RPG And Strategy Game Launching in March 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/lists/every-turn-based-rpg-and-strategy-game-launching-in-march-2026/): Just like last month, March 2026 is shaping up to be a packed month for new RPG, strategy, and hybrid releases. I’ve rounded up all the biggest titles set to launch, and I have to say, the lineup is seriously strong. - [Cyberpunk RPG Vampire Syndicate Sets Beta for April 30](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/cyberpunk-rpg-vampire-syndicate-sets-beta-for-april-30/): Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall now has a firm beta date. Testing will begin on April 30, 2026, moving away from the earlier end of March target to avoid rushing the build. - [Space Scum gets a new animated trailer while its Steam Next Fest demo stays live](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/space-scum-gets-a-new-animated-trailer-while-its-steam-next-fest-demo-stays-live/): Space Scum, the Battle Brothers-inspired sci-fi strategy RPG has released a new animated trailer that puts more focus on the game’s tone and world giving players another look at the kind of mercenary crew they will be managing in Sole Survivor Games’ sci fi tactical RPG. - [New Turn-Based RPGs To Play – February 28, 2026](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/new-turn-based-rpgs-to-play-february-28-2026/): The final recap for February is dedicated primarily to the Steam Next Fest, currently running through March 2. For those who might not know, Next Fest is an event focused mainly on indie projects, held three times a year. - [Arthurian Turn-Based RPG Legends of the Round Table Launches March 31 on PC](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/arthurian-turn-based-rpg-legends-of-the-round-table-launches-march-31-on-pc/): I must admit I'm sleeping on this one, even if it looks awesome. Anyway, a few hours ago, Artifice Studio locked in a March 31, 2026, release date for Legends of the Round Table, with the Quebec studio bringing its unique Arthurian turn-based RPG to PC. - [Minos Gets Extended Gameplay Reveal at IGN Fan Fest, Demo Available Now](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/minos-gets-extended-gameplay-reveal-at-ign-fan-fest-demo-available-now/): Devolver Digital and Artificer have shared a longer look at Minos, the upcoming maze-building roguelite I introduced a while ago on TBL, which puts players in control of the Minotaur. - [Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Reveals Trazyn-Focused DLC as Owlcat Shows New Dark Heresy Combat](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/warhammer-40000-rogue-trader-reveals-trazyn-focused-dlc-as-owlcat-shows-new-dark-heresy-combat/): Owlcat Games used IGN Fan Fest to share new looks at both Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, with one trailer teasing Rogue Trader’s third DLC and another showing how Dark Heresy handles combat. - [Most Anticipated JRPG SacriFire Is Delayed Beyond Q1](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/most-anticipated-jrpg-sacrifire-is-delayed-beyond-q1/): Pixelated Milk has confirmed that SacriFire will no longer launch on PC in Q1, pushing the JRPG-inspired game beyond its previously planned window as the studio continues development and prepares to reveal a new target date by the end of May. - [Kickstarter Campaign Announced for Narrative RPG The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian](https://turnbasedlovers.com/news/kickstarter-campaign-announced-for-narrative-rpg-the-life-and-suffering-of-prince-jerian/): A new Kickstarter campaign has been set to support development and expansion efforts for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, the choice-driven narrative role-playing game that earned critical acclaim with its first chapter in the series for its morally complex storytelling and branching life paths. ## Pages - [Advertise With Us](https://turnbasedlovers.com/advertise-with-us/): Since TBL's inception back in 2018, the website has fortunately grown significantly and now boasts a highly loyal and targeted audience, making our advertising spaces extremely effective, particularly in the video game sector. - [Join our Newsletter](https://turnbasedlovers.com/join-our-newsletter/): The best way to stay updated with the latest news and stories from TBL. 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