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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

RPG 25 October 2022

A sequel to the popular Mount & Blade game series, which skillfully combined action with strategy and RPG elements. The sequel was developed by the creators of the original game – Turkish developer TaleWorlds. The story throws you right into the dark Medieval Times, forcing you to adapt to that harsh reality. Two of the game's most characteristic features are the open world and complete freedom to your actions.

Hydroneer
Hydroneer

Simulation 08 May 2020

Hydroneer is a sandbox FPP game, awarded second place at the 2020 Indie of the Year Awards. Find the right location, create a unique base, and manage the mining of precious metals and gems in one of 2020's most acclaimed indie games.

For the King II
For the King II

RPG 02 November 2023

The second installment in a series of roguelikes with turn-based strategy and jRPG elements. For the King II is, once again, set in the land of Fahrul, where a group of heroes tries to overthrow the tyrannical queen.

Mount & Blade: Warband
Mount & Blade: Warband

RPG 30 March 2010

A standalone expansion to Mount & Blade, a popular game by TaleWorlds Studios, which gained acclaim for being a unique combination of strategy game and action-RPG. The developers responded to community feedback implementing an array of innovations and improvements to enrich the gameplay. First of all, artificial intelligence of commanders and vassals was significantly improved and the diplomacy options were expanded, giving you more control over your lands.

Big Ambitions
Big Ambitions

Simulation 2025 (early access since 10 March 2023)

Big Ambitions is a combination of an RPG and an economic strategy. The player must set up companies and develop them into massive corporations. Other than work, it is necessary to take care of our character's health and quality of life.

Outpost: Infinity Siege
Outpost: Infinity Siege

Action 26 March 2024

A sci-fi cross between an FPS, a strategy game and a tower defense game. Outpost: Infinity Siege tasks us with exploring and searching for resources, as well as building and defending our base.

Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb

Action 11 August 2022

A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.

Dave the Diver
Dave the Diver

RPG 28 June 2023

A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.

State of Decay 2
State of Decay 2

Action 22 May 2018

An official sequel to the 2013’s sandbox action game by Undead Labs. The action of State of Decay 2 takes place in a post-apocalyptic open world after an outbreak of a zombie epidemic. While playing, we get a chance to led a group of survivors, each of whom has their own biography, skills, and character traits. We can freely switch between them while building a shelter, exploring the world, and searching nearby buildings for resources necessary for survival.

Overlord
Overlord

RPG 26 June 2007

An action game with RPG features. The title was developed by Triumph Studios. The player is taken to a classic fantasy world. However, contrary to the typical genre tropes, this time they assume the role of a lord of darkness. The main character’s greatest wish is to take over the world. Hordes of minions with various abilities are helping them in achieving this goal.

Mr. Prepper
Mr. Prepper

Simulation 18 March 2021

An adventure and simulation game hybrid in which we play the role of a citizen of a totalitarian state; one day a man decides to take matters into his own hands and break the status quo. In Mr. Prepper we deal with the expansion of the hero's underground hiding place, construction of various tools and machines, as well as trade with neighbors while avoiding inspections carried out by representatives of the authorities.

Aliens: Dark Descent
Aliens: Dark Descent

RPG 20 June 2023

Aliens: Dark Descent is an isometric action games with significant tactical mechanics. Players command a squad of soldiers fighting xenomorphs.

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Simulation 2024 (early access since 24 October 2022)

Sim tactical game, in which we design spaceships ourselves and clash with other ships in interstellar space. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander lets you play solo or in multiplayer.

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

RPG 23 October 2018

A combination of an RPG and a card game. It takes place in The Witcher saga universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game started its life as a stand-alone story campaign for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.

Foundry
Foundry

Simulation 02 May 2024 (early access since 02 May 2024)

A first-person simulator/economic strategy, tasking us with building an automated factory on an alien planet. Foundry lets us create a futuristic facility, extract resources and research new technology.

Goblin Stone
Goblin Stone

RPG 12 March 2024

A tactical RPG, in which we control goblins fighting with various adventurers in a fantasy world. The gameplay of Goblin Stone focuses on turn-based battles and colony management, including careful breeding of new goblins. The game only offers a singleplayer mode.

Techtonica
Techtonica

Simulation 2024 (early access since 18 July 2023)

An FPP simulation-strategy game, in which we construct futuristic factoties. Techtonica is set on the titular planet, tasking us with extracting its resources, building complex industrial systems and discovering its secrets.

Roots of Pacha
Roots of Pacha

RPG 25 April 2023

Roots of Pacha is an RPG with strategy and life sim elements. As a caveman, the player must make sure their tribe and village grows and develops. This is done by searching for crops, domesticating animals and developing technology.

Monsters Domain
Monsters Domain

RPG 05 April 2024

An action RPG, using the first person perspective and offering strategy elements. Monsters Domain allows us to command forces of evil against the good heroes of the fantasy world. We can control any monster we want and join other creatures from our unit in battle.

Bellwright
Bellwright

RPG 23 April 2024 (early access since 23 April 2024)

A cross between a survival game and an action RPG with strategy elements. Bellwright has us playing as the resistance leader, fighting against a tyrant ruling over a medieval land, liberating villages and cities.

King Arthur: Legion IX
King Arthur: Legion IX

RPG 09 May 2024

An expansion to a tactical RPG by NeocoreGames. King Arthur: Legion IX has us playing as a Roman tribune, preparing his forces to invade Avalon. The DLC introduces a new story campaign and lets us lead a larger party to battle.

We. the Revolution
We. the Revolution

Adventure 21 March 2019

Inspired by a popular game Papers, Please, this is an unusual mix of genres by the Polish studio Polyslash. We. The Revolution is set in the 18th-century Paris during the French Revolution. The player takes the role of a judge in the Revolutionary Tribunal, who judges both revolutionists and their enemies, as well as criminals and ordinary citizens.

Spore
Spore

Simulation 05 September 2008

An unusual simulator, in which your objective is to bring to life a perfectly functioning species of organisms, starting from the lowest step on the evolution ladder. The game is developed by the legendary studio Maxis, led by Will Wright – the man responsible for such cult series as SimCity and The Sims. Mechanics combine elements of many game genres and each stage of your organism’s evolution offers a bit different quests and altered gameplay.

Overlord II
Overlord II

RPG 23 June 2009

A sequel to the unusual action game with RPG features, that was developed by Triumph Studios. Similarly to its predecessor, in this game the player assumes the role of an antihero who wants to become a dark lord. However, an evil empire inspired by Roman Empire is standing in his way. The protagonist must conquer various kingdoms in order to eliminate his opponents. In Overlord II the player once more controls not only the main character, but his minions as well.