Upcoming CRPGs in 2025 & Beyond

[@jfdiseg]

How you manage to upload a video a day, play CRPGs, and 100% them is beyond my comprehension. I love the channel; it’s my main source of information for CRPGs. Even when I don't agree with some of the reviews, I appreciate the enormous work you put into covering every aspect of every game you play. I hope the channel keeps growing this year!

[@andrehenderson7820]

If he somehow gets 8 hours of sleep a day I would be surprised

[@helloimatapir]

@@andrehenderson7820 I wouldn't be surprised if he burns himself out in 2 years time or drops the channel entirely due to having a kid.

[@Choteron3]

The technology jump from Solasta to Solasta 2 seems huge. Really excited to play the 1.0 version in 2026 probably.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Yep. Strikes me as a lower budget game that got super popular (deservedly so) so the sequel got a proper budget.

[@Adurnis]

Maybe 2027; S1 spent a good long time in early access.

[@damienjohnson3450]

I just hope they get better VA/writing as that is what made me bounce off it. After playing BG3 I couldn't sit through the dialog. If they can get it to at least be WH40k: Rogue trader dialog levels I would so be down.

[@hansblitz1]

Good those character faces made potatoes look attractive.

[@jongbak1106]

​@@damienjohnson3450lol, roguetrader has better dialog writing than bg3. BG3 is just visually best looking

[@MrDupiDupi1]

I really wish there was a bigger offering of true Sci-Fi RPGs, it really is slim pickings especially when you dont count post-apocalyptic ones , there kinda only is colony ship. I love fantasy and i am excited for alot of these titles, i just wish the genre would serve more themes. Very excited for New Arc Line for instance !

[@zedrake]

Dude your output insane?!?!

[@arthurmmr]

was just typing that, dude is a machine

[@StavoR94]

IIRC, Owlcat said that they have 2 games in development and 2 more to publish, and we scarcely have any info about them, so they might release something actually at the end of the year (Rogue Trader was pretty much at an announcement state at the beginning of 2023, but at the end of the year we already got the game)

[@delivererofdarknessshoguno1133]

Do the 2 to publush include the shadow of the road?

[@StavoR94]

@@delivererofdarknessshoguno1133 Most likely yes, but I'm not certain

[@Doom_Hawk]

I'm familiar with every game on this list, except for The Way of Wrath - which is kind of funny since it is basically one of the exact kinds of game I have always wanted, and I have even toyed with the idea of making one myself. Adore the setting, the concept, the art looks fantastic. Great list all around, Mortismal, and thanks for the new Wishlist game!

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. 8:45 it was Original Sin 2 that made me cautious about things like that. The first act might be impressive with it's RPG mechanics, but that's not a guarantee for the following acts. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@wallacerigby4393]

And BEYOND!

[@tomalexander4327]

To INFINITY & BEYOND!!

[@armelior4610]

As much as I like the usual elf&dwarf fantasy setting, steampunk with victorian or samurai flavor, native American-inspired setting and whatever Banquet for fools is, all sound like an intriguing change of pace. Also playing a necromancer or evil overlord is always fun

[@mandrews6282]

As far as real world miniatures/models being used for a game world and characters we’ve seen that in games like Capcom’s recent Kunitsu Gami and Fantasian (from one of the OG Final Fantasy creators, it was a an iOS exclusive but finally released on console and PC just last month). To give you an idea of how that can work if you haven’t seen or played those games. It could be really cool here. I didn’t even realize we were getting a new Pathfinder. That’s awesome. Also the new renaissance of the crpg is truly hitting it’s stride. Lots of great looking stuff coming up. Appreciate the vid.

[@pockystyx4087]

Pathfinder The Dragon's Demand and Solasta 2 have my interest peeked. I've been dying for any form of Pathfinder 2e games, and I'm interested in trying Solasta 2; if only because I passed up on the original game.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Solasta would definitely be worth giving a try. It's honestly a lot of fun.

[@pockystyx4087]

@ was tempted by the sales during the holidays, but I didn’t know which version to get or if the console version was going to be worth it lol

[@bocconom]

@@pockystyx4087 Seriously the first Solasta is a lot of fun. And even though the combat is very tactical it is fun tactical. There is depth to this game.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

A game that focuses on the player going down the road of necromancy immediately makes me think of the character Rainer from one of the adventure zone arcs. She was the daughter of a lich and, as such, was a very talented wizatd in the school of necromancy. She was also a bubbly cheerful character with undead woodland critters.

[@musguera]

Please keep us informed about Underrail Infusion. The dev released a video of the gameplay with the new engine, it looks way better than the first game. And the first Underrail is an amazing game despite the way it looks, so I'm excited about this one. Though it probably won't be released in 2025.

[@grey_wulf]

OG Underrail was a gem!

[@MichaelGalt]

Was NOT aware of Swordhaven... bought it!

[@ecosaplevro7358]

The most interesting thing for me about the Dragon's Demand, more than the tokens, is the implementation of the Pf2e rules!

[@bretislavptacek1842]

Dawnsbury Dawn implements them too

[@ecosaplevro7358]

@bretislavptacek1842 Indeed, however, Dawnsbury Days is basically a series of encounters than a crpg.

[@macdd7257]

I always thought PF2e was better suited for videogame than table top, as the rules and maths are so heavy. I'm eager to try this one!

[@Tommy_The_Gun]

Solasta has an amazing fully voiced character customization (by choosing tags, you can have same voice actor being a swearing barbarian, or noble aristocrat etc). It is so good and bring so much immersion. I am honestyl surprised that Larian did not copied this when they were making BG3. I hope they will keep it in Solasta 2 cuz it made your custom team to feel alive. Even more so than in BG3. Oh, and multiplayer in Solasta (co-op) is also so much better than in BG3.

[@Demetrius900000]

Banquet for fools looks lovely! Reminds me of Dark Crystal. Thanks for showing that one!

[@1seishiro130]

A bit offtopic for this Video Just wanna say thank you for the great content you provide ❤ You got me playing pathfinder Wotr and i just love it so much. After playing rogue trader and Baldurs Gate 3 im completely in love with crpg and having such a nice time that helps me to get less stressed out during university stuff. Also started reading books again due to reading so much in these games, i couldnt help it and started reading more. May the emperor of mankind bless you

[@arenkai]

No Avowed ? To me CRPG is an experience more than a set of mechanics. And Avowed seems to fit the bill quite well ! Story driven with a party where your choices affect the rest of your experience.

[@helloimatapir]

Avowed is not a CRPG. CRPG's take inspiration from table-top, are party-based, more focused on the narrative and choice and consequence, and are usually in the isometric style.

[@FiIIerguy]

Bro I don’t believe we share the same 24hrs in a day.

[@PrettyGuardian]

Definitely a couple of these going on my list.

[@ricardo_syozi]

I am really interested on The Necromancer's Tales, it looks fun.

[@sebastianstark8517]

I enjoyed "Solasta", but always thought the character models were very underwhelming. If they are improving that, I'm in for sure. I mean, I'd probably play it anyway, but I'd be willing to pay more for a better-looking game. "Shadow of the Road" looks really interesting too.

[@bjorn-falkoandreas9472]

I have not played the first Solasta. And by that I mean I only got 20hrs in. Mostly character creation and the first mission. It self A LOT like a platform for creating your own modules and I am here for it. We absolutely also need a Shadowrun revival. The Harebrained games were fantastic little things and the structure and setting of Shadowrun is made for modular game settings. Man, Solasta 2? We are eating gud.

[@Twilight5007]

Guild saga vanished worlds looks really cool too.

[@NotXsoXoptic]

I really want to like the way of wrath. Hoping the development gets what it needs.

[@JustAnderw]

A good list of stuff I'll have to keep an eye on. I've been wanting to play more crpgs since baldurs gate 3 and wrath of the righteous got me into the genre

[@imALazyPanda]

Pillars of eternity 1 and 2. Best rtwp crpgs around. Also tyranny if you've ever actually wanted to be the bad guy, not the puppy kicking evil of most games evil playthrough. Actual calculating cold evil of the evil rulers right hand man.

[@Universal_Buddha]

Just the content I was looking for.

[@trishamiller7859]

Getting excited for Solasta 2!

[@andreanecchi5930]

I also recommend Urban Strife , a post apocalyptic game that looks promising

[@OscarGiudici]

As always Mort we have same gaming tastes. I add Rue Valley maybe you forgot, the second game published by our beloved Owlcat Games. And I'm very curious about the mysterious new project by Owlcat Games.

[@sanjithechef]

Do people typically play CRPGs on ultrawide monitors? I’m wondering what is often considered a more comfortable way to play?

[@MichalGlowacz86]

Everything "inspired by Arcanum" has my immediate attention. I'll be waiting for New Arc Line full release with high hopes.

[@TechnoLawyer]

Solasta 2 could really be something if they don’t move away from what made the first game great. If it ends up being on par with the final expansion, but with BG3 level graphics (as the shared footage appears to be), man, I’m in. I loved Solasta and its expansions. In fact, it’s what got me back into gaming. I hadn’t really played anything in years (but am an old nerd, had played through all the gold box games when they were released, all the infinity engine games when they were released, etc). Then Solasta 1 drops and I’m like ok I need to play this. And here I am, 4 years later, having caught up on all the stuff I missed, etc.

[@hanscarlsson6583]

Pathfinders minatures idea, sounds a bit similar to Demeo, which is a game I enjoyed last year.

[@Umppy]

I'm about 12 hours into solasta picked it up in steam winter sale and can't wait for solasta 2

[@Darkholow]

Looking forward for Solasta 2, New Arc Line full release, Pathfinder (maybe) and whatever Owlcat is cooking as a new game (hopefully a new Pathfinder module..that would be dope).

[@peter___7240]

Have you seen any news for Norse? It's one of my most anticipated games based on the trailer on the steam page.

[@Malyzxc]

I am astonished that you didnt make review of the classic, Summoner 😁

[@peterchristensen8911]

I’m looking forward to Norse, which I hope comes in 2025. It looks like a real cool crpg/trpg game. It is not a mythical universe, but a cool crpg/trpg with vikings. I would just like that more of these games to work on steamdeck, like bg3 and pathfinder wrath of the righteous. It i so nice in the evening just to lay back on the couch and play games like that 😁

[@gergelyvarga4764]

I am so hoping New Arc Line to be good... I so want a similar experience than what Arcanum was for me before.

[@EtherealDoomed]

Necromancer's Tale has my attention! I love necromancers

[@markt7177]

Great info thanks 🎉

[@Kaevannan]

OOOOOO... A Necro CRPG... I am immediately interested. I mean, I'm keen for any Pathfinder CRPG, Solasta II, any CRPG produced by Owlcat (Shadow of the Road), and Banquet for Fools (which I already bought). However, necromancy archetypes for characters in games have been my favourite for a loooong time. Minion army go brrr while I'm laughing in the backlines is just such a satisfying setup. Thank you, Grim Dawn, for getting me absolutely hooked on the playstyle.

[@dennisdavidov782]

Some more crpg's worth keeping an eye on: Edge of War, Archaelund, Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds, Hexxen: Hunters and Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna.

[@mneri82]

solasta 2 is my bet here so hopefully it's good.

[@Ven_detta_]

I'm super excited about bg3 getting DLC sized updates, I thought they were gonna do nothing with the game but they are already adding subclasses I think are vital like shadow sorc and bladesinger wiz.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Let's go! Looking forward to what New Arc Line's devs can do!

[@clifcorcoran9917]

CRPG Roadmap KZbin Jazz 🎶

[@AA-ke5bd]

So Larian has another big free update lined up..

[@actrade1]

I have no idea how you don’t have 2 to 3,000,000 subscribers. Your reviews are an essential part of me buying any game that you review. Have you ever considered widening your audience to games that would bring in even more views? Unfortunately CRPG’s and TRPG’s are somewhat niche.

[@seb24789]

You gonna watch the Dawnwalker reveal stream on monday?

[@AgX_28]

Ex witcher3 devs right? Game about vampires?

[@seb24789]

@@AgX_28 Yep

[@javiernovoa8756]

Don't usually do early access, but Solasta 2 has me really interested and if I have time might have to jump into it. As a big Pathfinder player looking forward to Dragons Demand.

[@shinodreas152]

Looking forward. There is also Guild Saga that is in early access at the moment.

[@icqme8586]

nice, thanks, I have trouble keeping up with crpg titles. I played some of the Avernum Escape from the Pit but I found it too challenging for me. Avernum Black Fortress was enjoyable for me as a casual gamer and had more or less the same style engine/gameplay.

[@adamantineshining]

I think you mean Avadon: The Black Fortress, unless they reused a subtitle! Love Avadon, it was the first CRPG I ever played, funny enough.

[@curtishimel]

Note that all Spiderweb games allow you to change the difficulty whenever you want.

[@josephpurdy8390]

59 Studio has been advertising the release of Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on January 30th. It is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch. This was released on Steam back in 2022. There are two additional DLCs planned for its release. However, the base games scenarios do not all match the Steam release. All the advertisements released by the studio appear in Japanese.

[@nectanbo]

Greedfall looks promising 👀. Most excited to see what Owlcat has cooking, as I'm. Currently thoroughly enjoying rogue trader. Thanks for the brilliant videos Mortismal 👌🏽

[@fantazjo]

so many options (and that's ignoring upcoming expansion for rogue trader) 1. i am still interested in the way of wrath 2. new arc line and greedfall 2 have my absolute attention 3. shadow of the road needs to finally reveal something that would explain what this game is about and what are players possibilities 4. i wonder what is planned for starfield (afraid that the best ideas will be released as mods)

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I am slightly concerned that public reaction to Starfield has cooled any significant plans they had for it. A lot of the talk they had about it was working under the assumption that it would get Skyrim level love and it just plain didn't.

[@fantazjo]

@@Blasted2Oblivion 1. one of the most anticipated things since vasco announcement was automatron level of crafting and customization 2. with "what's out there" and alien dna trait many people had hope for alien race (not to mention all that scanning and research) and maybe to expand constellation 3. after release there were many voices for crafting of space stations 4. to be honest with destroyed earth they could try to make new faction focussed on settlements and terraformation in the end people will probably be satisfied with full removal of bugs and poinless limits

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

@@fantazjo I don't disagree that it has potential. I am just reminded of Mass Effect Andromeda. It was supposed to be the start of a new mass effect trilogy but, due to fan backlash, they lost faith in its future success and bailed on that idea.

[@fantazjo]

@@Blasted2Oblivion sabotaged on every stage of development (including moving key personnel to more monetizable projects and forcing specific engine) and lost support before final patch release it was a great idea on what to do without galaxy where everything was over and without need to divide audience on which of 3 idiotic endings should be a canon when starfield was first announced i thought that it's what andromeda could have been if quarian ark would be chosen as beginning of next game then it could be a FIRST mass effect game with race choice (and a way for geth to survive and evolve)

[@AgX_28]

Morti you should take a look about a game called "Chains of Freedom" its not my thing because its Turn based combat and I prefer RTWP its an upcoming crpg and looks good aesthetic, also Band of Crusaders this one is real time with slow crpg and has a really cool concept! Hope both come out this year!

[@ladyashe2467]

Given the sucess of both Baldur's Gate 3 and even Divinity , i really hope more CRPG'S make it to console players.

[@EthanH46]

would love to hear your opinion on weather fallout would ever make its way back to being a CRPG, would that be any exciting thought and if there was a market big enough for the Microsofts of the world to push it that way?

[@eriksprow9551]

Some good picks here

[@Iwuznothere]

I've done all of what currently in Swordhaven and I like it a lot more than the current shape of New Arc Line, even if I'm hungering for more magic from the former that the latter gives. New Arc Line feels a lot more disjointed and incomplete, probably due to how its story is set up in media res and how lopsidedly favorable it is to technologist side of things. I also thinks it subtracts too much of what made Arcanium good in that it locks you in at character creation on if you're a Technologist or a Magical player when this should be something a player is free to explore and lock themselves in later. Maybe even offer the choice (and consequence) of trying to do both and piss off both sides of the equation.

[@cmdr.jabozerstorer3968]

I'm kind of hoping Spiders abandons the RTWP combat for GreedFall 2 and that's not a sleight on Dragon Age: Origins at all (it's one of my favourites games of all time). I just don't think that type of combat is compelling any more and is restrictive. It also looks really clunky in what I've seen of GreedFall 2 so far. They should either iterate on the combat from GreedFall or do something more interesting.

[@otakon17]

6:20 Are you kidding me, I just picked this one up myself. The original I mean, got Avernum IV/V/VI for like $4 during the Winter sale.

[@curtishimel]

Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avernum 2: Crystal Souls, and Avernum 3: Ruined World are the re-remakes of the first trilogy. Worth checking out ahead of the upcoming remakes of the second triligy.

[@abrahamtheheavy]

Looking forward for new arc line, i bought it but i'll wait for the early access to end to play it, also i hope rogue trader get more DLC i NEED an ogryn companion

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

Those visuals on the PF game don't seem very inspiring but I love PF enough to follow it and try when it comes.

[@stryf3360]

Aaand!...wait for it... comment (just doing my part)

[@brad1426]

Really hoping Solasta 2 improves upon a solid formula. I liked Solasta 1, but the linearity of it really did not help it! 2 looks great so far, I'm sure it'll take some time after release to be polished and have more content (or maybe it'll launch with a lot, tbf, it looks like they want to improve that aspect of the game.)

[@williamamos8296]

Some CRPGs that I have my eyes on Project Haven Revolution: The Spark Everyday We Fight Survive the Fall Norse HeatWave Prospect The Outer Zone: Survival Tactics Grand Fantasy Heroes SPARTA 2035

[@Lumpalooza]

You shouldn’t stress so much about daily uploads brother

[@onatgz]

to free comment. AND BEYOND!

[@r1pfake521]

I started to notice a bit of repetition in your latest videos. I think you shows or at least talkted about all of these games before.

[@Zhongda95]

Is this really Greedfall 2? I didn't happen to see any footage of it earlier but I'm shocked. It looks like something beyond terrible compared to the first.

[@Gyuribacsik]

Banishers Ghost of New Eden is good Story Rpg.

[@thealkemistlab1111]

I am stuck on Path Finder and old skool bioware games. No other CRPG compares.

[@themonolougist]

why does 90% of the games here look like they were made in 2000

[@garryame4008]

I really hope that Solasta 2 takes some cues from Baldurs Gate 3. The story design of Solasta 1 was pretty disappointing IMO

[@Notsram77]

For the Algorithm!

[@Jidarious]

Avowed?

[@MrMich1lol]

❤

[@Darth_Harvey]

Following a bunch of these from your past videos. I hope it's a great game that lots of people enjoy, but “Pathfinder The Dragon's Demand” is not one of those games. I just can't get past everything looking like a 3d mini made in Hero Forge. I'm sure that's exactly what they are going for, it's just not for me.

[@ИльяКоптюк-з3ж]

Expedition 33 ... No? *Swearing in French*

[@crozraven]

Where DA Veilguard failed so hard, there are hopes with manyb indie devs games. I have made my peace with Bioware & Dragon Age & Mass Effect. Totally gone & done. Hopefully Exodus, Solasta 2, New Arc Line, & many others turn out to be a great RPG games.

[@TimSedai]

It doesn't fit neatly into your 100% style, so it wouldn't be great for the channel, but did you ever get into Project Zomboid Mort? The build 42 update has been a blast..

[@Mynameizzz]

Le first

[@erazerhead99]

Always the same, formulaic and uninspired Tolkien ripoffs.

[@edgarassimkus3731]

Swordsmen and greddfall can't wait looking really good 😀