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The Tainted Lands Demo

Tainted Lands is a turn-based tactical RPG in an eldritch fantasy setting. Lead a band of adventurers to traverse a forbidden wilderness where ancient horrors lie in wait. Recruit companions, scavenge relics, and face the Outer Gods.

Release date
September 14, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Arete Games
Publisher
Arete Games
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The Tainted Lands is a 2D turn-based tactical RPG inspired by classic RPGs. At the northeastern edge of the civilized world, the rugged mountain ranges have long been known as the Forbidden Lands. Harboring the secrets of an ancient dark age, this territory was once the forbidden domain of guardians known as the 'Avatara.' But now, it is a wasteland stalked by adventurers and tomb robbers. You are a wanderer tainted by a unknown curse, crawling into this death trap in search of a cure.

But surviving this unforgiving land alone is impossible. Only those who forge their ranks with blood, steel, and ruthless tactics can endure the brutal expedition. Assemble a party of flawed but hardened adventurers willing to risk it all. Traverse uncharted territories where Outer Beings lie sealed, stand against twisted monsters, and unearth eldritch relics buried beneath strange ruins. And in the end, confront the dark truth lurking at the very bottom of this Tainted Lands. Ages ago, the touch of the Outer Gods tainted this lands.

Now the ancient guardians have fallen, and as baleful stars align, the aberrations that lurked in the darkest corners of the world are crawling back to the surface. Navigate the unforgiving dark fantasy world. Engage in gory tactical combats against Lovecraftian horrors. Unearth eldritch mysteries, and seize ancient treasures and dark secrets. You cannot survive traversing this forbidden domain of horrors and madness alone.…

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★ 10.0/10Steam · 74 ratings
SteamLast checked November 3, 2026

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Recommended
Usually don't review games, but felt like I had to because this was great! Love the setting! Love the atmosphere, and the story kept me…
Recommended
The only disappointment I had playing this game was when the demo ended and I couldn't play more of the story/campaign. I need more of…

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Recommended
Usually don't review games, but felt like I had to because this was great! Love the setting! Love the atmosphere, and the story kept me…
Recommended
The only disappointment I had playing this game was when the demo ended and I couldn't play more of the story/campaign. I need more of…

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