#dark deity

2025 might not have been good for a lot, but at least it was an excellent year for video games! All the games I played this year had a female protagonist (let's go ladies!)

My heart belongs to Melinoe, Maelle, Hornet, and Gwyn (and of course Rocket the Cat) 🥰

I've recently become aware of this "Draw Six" phenomenon? Anyway brooding blondes >>>

Enjoy!

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

Finally done! this has been sitting on my drafts for who knows how long, wanted to post this a long time ago but I'm glad that i finished it in time

Some time ago I said I had a design for Dark Deity in works, it's not too different and doesn't have so many changes, but I wanted for it to catch that feeling of danger

This is a gift for @breannasfluff and her series Eldritch Adventures! She's a fantastic writer and this series has been one of my favorites, I know she worked hard on it so i wanted to give something that compensates that! I might be able to read the last chapter until night, but before that I want to say that I'm so proud of her for getting this far, she deserves so much love!

Process and Close up under the cut