Need to know
What is it? A granular player-driven RPG with tactical turn-based combat
Release date: April 12, 2023
Expect to pay: £30/$35
Developer: Shiro Games
Publisher: Shiro Unlimited
Reviewed on: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Nvidia GeForce 2080 Super, 32GB RAM
Steam Deck: Playable
Link: Official site
Like a battle-hardened mercenary roped into another foolish adventure, Wartales hides its colourful inner life behind a grim, inscrutable visage. This player-driven RPG presents with a muted aesthetic, lacks a typical central storyline, and isn't defined by any single feature. It's a game that rebuffs your initial advances with a grunt, because it knows you'll be feeding the crows before the week's out.
