Not content to tackle just classic turn-based RPGs with Octopath Traveler, Square Enix created this spiritual successor to classic tactics games and doubled down on making your choices matter, both on and off the battlefield. The newest game on our list, Triangle Strategy, quickly made a name for itself with its challenging gameplay, beautiful 2.5D pixel art, and story of political intrigue. It's an outstanding beacon for what this genre has become in the last several years.
Othercide is the type of tactical RPG that cleanly weaves strong mechanical and aesthetic ideas into something hauntingly beautiful. The terrifying bosses show this off best of all. And in some cases, you may need to decide who lives and who dies.Įnemy behavior is deterministic, but the diversity of foes and the situations you face them in makes each map a satisfying tangle to unfurl.
Roguelike elements and a bittersweet sacrifice mechanic lead to developing strong bonds with your 'daughters', even knowing that many of them may not make it. Stunningly stylish, moody, and challenging with a dark and complex story that only comes into focus little by little, Othercide's noir Lovecraftian world and battles are inimitable.
