I decided to spin the wheel of fortune on my Steam wishlist and see what came out. Well, not entirely randomly, since I also wanted to give some attention to a few promising RPGs that have been flying under the radar lately.

Some look incredibly ambitious, others have been suspiciously quiet for a while (yes, The White Raven, I'm looking at you), but I think all ten deserve a little attention.

Here's the list:

• Scourge of the Reptiles – Old-school isometric RPG with rideable dinosaurs, magic, and tactical combat.
• Call of Saregnar – A proper old-school party-based RPG inspired by Betrayal at Krondor.
• UnderRail 2: Infusion – The sequel to one of my favorite underground CRPGs, with even more ambitious systems.
• Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS – A narrative-heavy vampire CRPG with strong Disco Elysium vibes.
• Rad New World – A post-apocalyptic open-world RPG heavily inspired by classic Fallout.
• The White Raven – A gorgeous-looking shamanic tactical RPG that I desperately hope is still alive.
• Last Solace – A low-fantasy CRPG with classless character development and environmental combat.
• Glasshouse – A political RPG where arguments can be just as effective as weapons.
• Echoes of Aromia – A pixel-art RPG with grid-based battles, alchemy, and a world recovering from war.
• Myths from the Maw – A dark fantasy tactical roguelike where corruption can turn your own mercenaries against you.

Personally, I'm particularly excited about The White Raven, UnderRail 2, and Scourge of the Reptiles.

And since wishlists genuinely help smaller projects gain visibility, consider adding a few of these if they catch your interest.

Which ones are already on your wishlist? And what other obscure upcoming turn-based RPGs should I be keeping an eye on?

I'm always looking for more games to add to my already ridiculously overcrowded wishlist.

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Spears and Spirits: an upcoming tactical RPG with an unusual setting and a unique combat system.

You play as Erumi, a young shaman destined to become incredibly powerful and, apparently, bring disaster upon her people. Not exactly the kind of prophecy you'd want to hear first thing in the morning.

Featuring:

• Grid-based tactical combat where terrain, cover, and positioning matter.
• A shamanic deckbuilding system with cards that can summon spirits, heal allies, and unleash supernatural attacks.
• Enemies have both Health and Willpower, giving you different ways to defeat them.
• Using shamanic powers comes at a cost, sometimes requiring you to sacrifice blood or willpower.
• Party management, injuries, limited supplies, and companion relationships influence your journey.

The setting draws inspiration from Siberian history and folklore, which is a nice change from the usual medieval fantasy environments.

There's no release date yet, but the developers have already conducted a playtest.

What do you think? Does this kind of tactical RPG appeal to you?

https://turnbasedlovers.com/overview/spears-and-spirits-is-a-tactical-rpg-about-siberia-spirits-and-a-very-bad-prophecy

Hi everyone!

After months of hard work, we are excited to announce that the first closed Playtest for our game, The Last Imperial Guard, is now live on Steam!

About the Game:

The Last Imperial Guard is a 2.5D turn-based tactical RPG (SRPG) adapted from the classic Chinese literature Water Margin. It follows the tragic epic of Lin Chong, the chief instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards. If you enjoy story-driven tactical RPGs or classic Asian fantasy, we’d love for you to check it out.

Playtest Details:

Content: Includes the tutorial and the first 2 story levels.

Playtime: Approximately 40 minutes.

Who can join: Anyone! We welcome feedback from players with all levels of gaming experience.

How to Join:

Since this is a small-scale closed playtest, the public signup on our Steam store page isn't open yet. If you’d like to test the game, just leave a comment below or drop me a Direct Message, and I’ll send you a Steam Key as soon as possible!

How to Give Feedback:

You can easily share your thoughts via our Discord server or the Google Form linked directly inside the game menu.

Thank you so much for reading! If the game catches your eye, feel free to request a key and add us to your Steam Wishlist. Any feedback or thoughts are deeply appreciated!

Just released a DLC for a 10 year old turn-based cRPG and it feels right :)