#dark deity

Publisher indie.io and developer Sword & Axe have announced strategy RPG sequel Dark Deity III. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Dark Deity returns with more strategy RPG goodness and adventure as the world of Terrazael faces its greatest threat yet. The God of Death is coming, and time is running out. Death cults are spreading across the land, and only the Eternal Order stands between the world and total collapse. Lead two armies in a desperate race against time as they fight to uncover the truth and stop the coming storm. With a sweeping story that spans nations, continents, and even the afterlife itself, Dark Deity III brings a daring conclusion to the trilogy.

Two Armies, One War

Take control of Gwyn and Arthur Sildairan, heirs to the Eternal Order, as they lead two armies on converging paths in a war that spans worlds. Gwyn commands a military force to root out death cults across the living world, while Arthur leads a group of scholars into the afterlife to investigate the gods themselves. Rally a cast of characters, both new and returning, as you fight on two fronts and lead these forces into a battle that will decide the fate of Terrazael.

Tactical Combat and Army Strategy

Engage in challenging grid-based tactical battles where positioning, abilities, and planning determine victory. Use your units’ active abilities to:

Heal and sustain your forces.

Control the battlefield.

Break through enemy lines.

Accelerate your army’s growth.

Balancing unit progression with mission success is key and more rewarding than ever! Managing your army’s morale is just as critical as winning the battle itself. A confident force can push forward with strength, while a struggling army must rely on its most resilient fighters to hold the line.

Deep Unit Customization and Replayability

Build your armies any way you want in an unmatched strategy RPG sandbox with:

28 playable units across approximately 35 chapters.

74 playable classes with flexible class tiers and countless combinations.

Over 100 weapons.

Over 60 build-defining rings.

…and after you’ve tried them all, you can do it all again fresh as new with a built-in randomizer for character recruitment order, loot, abilities, passives, enemies, and more!

A Story Across Worlds

The fate of Terrazael hangs in the balance as two journeys unfold across worlds. Experience a fully voiced story following Gwyn’s campaign and Arthur’s journey into the unknown, complete with custom in-game manga pages that bring the biggest moments to life. With 28 playable units and dozens of NPCs, Dark Deity III is a grand journey through lands both mundane and bizarre, where every battle shapes your legacy. Make your mark in the ever-growing world of Terrazael.

Its future is in your hands.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

Animation set for the demons I did for Dark Deity 2 Bonus: