Blaugust 2022: Dev Appreciation Week

We highlight some of the great turn-based RPGs that are currently in development by independent developers. These are games that are being made with passion and care, and it shows in the quality of the games. If you’re a fan of turn-based RPGs, be sure to check out these games!

August 25, 2022 · 3 min · 584 words · Tipa

Quick Look: Pawnbarian

A lot of indie developers of turn-based, tactical RPGs were strutting their stuff on Twitter yesterday. So wait a second – Pawnbarian is a card based tactical strategy puzzle RPG? And the hero moves like chess pieces? That you can upgrade? And there’s a demo? Me? I’d already be downloading the demo. And did. But for those of you who need a little more convincing… The Goblin Caves, Floor 1 In the demo, you are Pawnbarian, a warrior from the northern Chesslands come to die in glorious battle. The full game has four different character classes with different abilities. Pawnbarian’s special ability revolves around pawn promotion – pieces are promoted when their move starts in the top rank, a pawn moves into it, or there are three pawns in the hand. ...

November 2, 2021 · 5 min · 1005 words · Tipa