New Release Round-Up (May 15, 2025)
Welcome to RPGamer’s new release round-up. In this column, we look to provide our readers with details on the major RPGs released in the last week. Please note we do not currently include Early Access releases where the game is still in development. Pricing is shown in US dollars before application of any discounts, local pricing may vary.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Developer: Compile Heart
Available: PlayStation Store (PS4) / PlayStation Store (PS5)
Price: $49.99
Death end re;Quest: Code Z features different gameplay to its predecessors, using turn-based roguelike combat and exploration with various terrains, enemies, traps, and more. The game revolves around the entity Iris and a multiple worlds concept. It includes a mixture of returning and new characters, with its story connecting to the previous titles, and is said to contain significantly more gruesome events and character death scenes than its predecessors. A PC version is planned to release later this year.
Into the Restless Ruins
Publisher: Wales Interactive
Developer: Ant Workshop
Available: Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop
Price: $14.99 (10% launch discount)
Into the Restless Ruins is a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Scottish folklore. Players create their own dungeon using cards representing rooms and corridors before auto-battling their way through them to obtain resources used to unlock more cards, relics, and more, aiming to become strong enough to face off against the Warden.
Labyrinth of the Demon King
Publisher: Top Hat Studios
Developer: Jacob R. Hudepohl
Available: Steam, GOG.com, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop
Price: $19.99 (20% launch discount)
First-person horror dungeon-crawler Labyrinth of the Demon King is set in a world inspired by Japanese and Buddhist folklore. Players control a foot solider on a quest to slay the Demon King who killed their lord. Players can make use of a variety of weapons from katanas and naginatas to bows and muskets to take down various creatures. They explore the labyrinth and solve puzzles to progress and obtain resources to help them survive.
Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding
Publisher: indie.io
Developer: Absolute Power Game Studio
Available: Steam
Price: $12.99 (25% launch discount)
Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding mixes city-building, tower defense, and RPG elements. The game is set in a Renaissance-era Europe shattered by magic, with players leading survivors by managing their territories and defending them in real-time battles.
Palia
Publisher: Singularity 6
Developer: Singularity 6
Available: PlayStation Store, Xbox Store
Price: Free-to-play
Free-to-play life sim adventure Palia is set in a world where humans are considered a legendary race that disappeared thousands of years ago. Players can form and build relationships with a diverse cast of NPCs, including romance, as well as interact with other players. The game is intended to cater to those who want to uncover the secrets behind humanity’s disappearance, as well as those who’d rather live an idyllic and quiet life in a lakeside village, with lots of customization options. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release comes alongside its Elderwood expansion.
Void Sails
Publisher: Ticking Clock Games
Developer: Ticking Clock Games
Available: Steam
Price: $18.50 (15% launch discount)
Spacefaring adventure RPG Void Sails puts players in the role of a ship captain searching for their father. Using their state-of-the-art ship, they visit different worlds while collecting occult artifacts and fighting against foes. Players will have to make various choices and undertake skill checks throughout the game that impact how events unfold while looking for ways to upgrade their ship.
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
Publisher: Game Source Entertainment
Developer: 7QUARK
Available: Steam, PlayStation Store (PS4), PlayStation Store (PS5), Nintendo eShop
Price: $29.99 (10% launch discount on PC)
Action roguelite Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is set in a fantasy version of Edo-era Japan. The game features a mix of different protagonists, each with their own combat style and storyline to follow as they seek to achieve peace while facing off against countless demons. Its roguelite elements see players able to unlock various upgrades including weapons, recipes, allies, and more. The game’s Xbox release has been delayed pending platform approval.
Recent Comments