tactical RPG Archives

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December 4, 2025

Eldritch horrors grasp your frail teammates’ minds in Neath, an upcoming tactical roguelike RPG where you also control the enemy

Neath is an upcoming tactical RPG developed by Cellar Door Games, known for Rogue Legacy and Don't Shit Your Pants. The game features a unique aesthetic and a pixelated nightmare world filled with grotesque creatures, including worm-infested monstrosities and goblin archers. The announcement trailer highlights morally ambiguous decisions, such as a bone-encrusted mass with a sword. Neath is available for wishlist on Steam and is expected to be released sometime in 2006, though no specific date has been confirmed.

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November 14, 2025

One of our favorite 4X games is holding an extra-long free weekend starting today

Age of Wonders 4 is available for free this weekend until Monday, November 17. The game combines 4X gameplay with turn-based tactical RPG mechanics, allowing players to customize rulers with unique cultures and abilities. Players can gather magical artifacts, develop schools of magic, and engage in turn-based battles. It features asynchronous multiplayer options for cooperative or competitive play. There is also a vampire-themed DLC and a limited-time sale on Steam, offering the game at 50% off its regular price. The free trial primarily includes the base game, providing players with a wealth of content to explore.

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November 4, 2025

Our pick for 2024’s best tactics game just got a community pack of featured levels—which ignore the dev’s difficulty balance goals because ‘our community, god bless em, have no such qualms’

Tactical Breach Wizards is a turn-based tactical RPG that has received the Best Tactics award and holds a 98% "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. The developers have added community-curated levels to the game’s community browser, which are more challenging than the main campaign missions. One of these community levels features a new character named Bori, a "less-than-lethal pyromancer." The game is currently available at a 40% discount until November 9.

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October 13, 2025

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a remastered version of the original tactical RPG, now available on modern platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, priced at .99. The game retains the narrative of political intrigue in the medieval kingdom of Ivalice, where two regent candidates vie for the throne. Players assemble a party of five heroes and navigate a tactical battlefield, utilizing over 20 job classes inspired by classic Final Fantasy archetypes. The remaster offers two gameplay modes: Classic, which is a faithful port of the original, and Enhanced, which includes animated character portraits, improved controls, and voice acting. The user interface has been updated for clarity, and localization has been refined with input from the original director. However, some features from The War of the Lions, such as certain characters and multiplayer modes, are absent. The game includes additional features like an encyclopedia called The Chronicle and a dynamic map tracking significant events. Minimum system requirements for PC include an AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or Intel Core i3-8100 CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 460 or equivalent GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 15GB of storage space. The game supports both controller and keyboard-and-mouse configurations and includes various Steam features, but employs Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

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September 8, 2025

Final Fantasy Tactics remaster success could pave the way for series’ first new game in 12 years

Final Fantasy Tactics is a significant title in the strategy RPG genre, with a remaster called The Ivalice Chronicles set for release in 2025. The remaster will update dialogue and mechanics for a modern audience. Kazutoyo Maehiro, the remaster's director, indicated that its success could lead to further developments in the franchise, including potential revisits to titles like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance or A2, and the creation of new sequels. The remaster aims to introduce new tactical options while blending elements from previous games. Square Enix is closely monitoring market response to gauge the future of the tactical RPG genre.

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August 25, 2025

All games releasing in September 2025 on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC | Esports News

In September 2025, several major game releases are scheduled, including: - Hollow Knight: Silksong (September 4) - Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5) - Cronos: The New Dawn (September 5) - Frostpunk 2 (September 18) - Silent Hill f (September 25) - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (September 25) - Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (September 26) - Atelier Resleriana (September 26) - EA Sports FC 26 (September 26) - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (September 30) - Lego Party (September 30) Additional notable releases include: - Baby Steps (September 8) - Bubsy: The Purrfect Collection (September 9) - Borderlands 4 (September 12) - LEGO Voyagers (September 15) - Dying Light: The Beast (September 19) - Slime Rancher 2 (September 23)

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August 23, 2025

Even more games are moving out of Silksong’s way: ‘I feel like a little krill trying not to get eaten by a blue whale’

In 2024, nearly 19,000 new games were launched on Steam, intensifying competition in the gaming industry. Team Cherry announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong will debut on September 4, prompting other developers to adjust their release schedules. CloverPit delayed its launch from September 3 to September 26 due to Silksong's release. Frogteam Games expressed challenges in gaining visibility in the crowded market, comparing their situation to "a little krill trying to not get eaten by a blue whale." Faeland postponed its full release from September 9 to an unspecified future date, and Aeterna Lucis shifted its release from September to 2026, citing Silksong as a factor. Demonschool plans to release on September 3 despite Silksong's presence. Some developers, like those behind Stomp and the Sword of Miracles, have seen increased interest after postponing their launches. Simon Carless suggested that developers may be overly cautious in adjusting timelines, as the impact on sales may not be as significant unless there is a substantial audience overlap with Silksong.

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August 11, 2025

Much anticiapted Persona-like RPG Demonschool finally has a release date

Demonschool is scheduled for release on September 3, 2025, after being delayed from its original 2024 date. The game features a tactical RPG format where players control Faye and her companions in battles against foes between the realms of humans and demons, set in a university environment on a mysterious island. It will be available on Steam, along with a demo for players to try.

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July 19, 2025

More than a year after its last update, this forgotten RTS from the makers of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is being removed from Steam

The development team behind Crossfire: Legion announced they will cease active development and support for the tactical RPG. The game was initially introduced during the 2022 PC Gaming Show and launched in early access in May 2022, transitioning to full release in December 2022. Despite its potential, it struggled to build a dedicated player base. Players who own the game will retain access, but without future updates or support, which may affect multiplayer functionality over time. A demo is available on Steam, and a budget-friendly option for purchasing a Steam key is offered through Fanatical for .49.

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July 10, 2025

Blue Archive PC Release Appears To Break Steam Rules

Blue Archive launched on Steam after four years as a mobile exclusive, quickly gaining over 20,000 concurrent players and more than 10,000 reviews. A controversy arose when it was revealed that the developer organized an in-game event encouraging players to leave reviews on Steam, which violates Steamworks guidelines. Players were promised in-game rewards if the review count reached 10,000, but this event has since been removed. A user pointed out that developers are prohibited from manipulating the review system or soliciting reviews for rewards. Blue Archive is categorized as a tactical RPG with gacha elements, and following its release, Umamusume: Pretty Derby also achieved over 50,000 concurrent players on Steam.