A flurry of turn-based RPGs arrives in 2026, with demos and early access rolling out on PC across a mix of big-name remakes and indie titles. Highlights include Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s free demo, Alder Forge 2 in early access, Age of Tribulation’s open playtest, EvoCreo’s PC release, and Terra Invicta’s 1.0 launch, plus Parasite Mutant, Roots Devour, Crit Happens!, and Clever Girls demos to try now.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive, became the biggest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, praised for its story, visuals, and innovative combat, reaching a wide audience through Xbox support and Game Pass.
Threads of Time is a turn-based RPG showcased at TGS 2025, featuring time travel across eras, strategic combat, and a diverse cast of heroes, with stunning pixel art powered by Unreal Engine 5, set to release on PC and Xbox Series.
Thunderful Games and Image & Form Games have announced the upcoming release of turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, set to launch on August 8. Players will embark on a high-seas adventure as Captain Leeway, leading a crew of Steambots to solve a deadly water crisis causing metal limbs and mechanical hearts to corrode. The game features intense turn-based combat, real-time naval combat, a rich job system, and over 35 hours of gameplay, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.
Ukrainian studio Dreamate has announced New Arc Line, a turn-based RPG set in a diverse world of magic and technology. Players can choose to be good or bad, invent deadly gadgets or master arcane arts, and influence the course of history. The game will be released in 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, a turn-based RPG developed by CyberConnect2, has been added to the Game Pass library as a day-one addition. The game features a new story set a year after the first game, and players embark on a mission to save their friends from a deadly rampage. The battle system has been improved based on player feedback, and a new event system has been added for more thrilling choices.
Doom II RPG, originally released for iOS in 2009, has been ported to modern PCs by a group of fans. The turn-based RPG game can be played using a touchscreen, game controller, or keyboard and mouse. The gameplay involves moving in one of four directions, attacking with a weapon, or performing other actions. The game is a risk/reward exercise, with players having to decide whether to move forward in the narrative or explore other paths for potential rewards. As a piece of gaming archaeology, Doom II RPG is worth checking out.
GEC.inc has announced the port of Doom 2 RPG to PC, which was originally released in 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is set one year after the events of the first game and follows a group of two space Marines and a scientist investigating a demon-infested research facility on the Earth's moon. Unlike the fast-paced first-person shooting of the series, Doom 2 RPG utilizes turn-based RPG mechanics. The PC port is available for free on DoomWorld and supports touchscreen behavior and gamepads.
HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact, is set to release a new turn-based RPG game called Honkai Star Rail. The game features a cel-shaded artistic style and a science-fiction universe based on the concept of interstellar journey. It is also the developer's first foray into the turn-based genre. HoYoverse hopes that Genshin Impact players will enjoy the game's emphasis on character creation, storytelling, and multi-layered gameplay, as well as its unique setting and companions.
HoYoverse's upcoming turn-based RPG, Honkai Star Rail, has garnered 10 million pre-registrations ahead of its release later this month. The game is free-to-play, and pre-registering now will net players 20 Star Rail Passes and a 4-Star character Serval. Honkai Star Rail hits PC and mobile on April 26, with a PlayStation version also planned for a "coming soon" window.
Honkai Star Rail, a new turn-based RPG from miHoYo, has already reached 10 million pre-registrations before its official release on April 26. The game will be free-to-play with an optional 'gacha' system for character and weapon rewards. Unlike miHoYo's previous game Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail features turn-based battles and a semi-linear journey from planet to planet. Pre-registering now unlocks rewards such as Star Rail Pass and a 4-star character.
miHoYo's upcoming turn-based space fantasy RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, will be released on PS5 and PS4 in the near future. The game is currently set to launch on iOS and Android on April 26th. Honkai: Star Rail offers a grand space journey full of twists, coincidences, and happiness, with an emphasis on team-building within the confines of a more traditional turn-based combat system. No release date has been announced for the PlayStation versions yet, but cross-progression from mobile is expected to be supported.
