Planned Release Date: Q3 2026

About This Demo

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.

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  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.

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  You cannot survive traversing this forbidden domain of horrors and madness alone. To push through the mud, you must find and recruit companions who are highly skilled—yet deeply scarred and flawed.

  But do not expect noble fellowship among these battered survivors. They will constantly clash, forcing their twisted ideals into your path and interfering with your decisions.

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  <The Tainted Lands> traces the path of the "Tainted One"—a broken man unwillingly chosen by an Outer God. Yet, it is you who shapes this path and its conclusion. The choices you make through countless events will gradually mold him into something else, ultimately leading to entirely different fates.

  The weight of these choices is forced upon you even on the battlefield. Will you risk your life to rescue a captive maiden, or leave her to die to secure your victory? The decisions you make in combat will completely alter the faces the world and your companions show you. 

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  The battlefields of <The Tainted Lands> are driven by ruthless calculation and blood.
  
  Across the hex grid, divide your Action Points to execute the most lethal strike. Block enemy movement with Zone of Control and exploit their openings with Reactions to control the frontline. Forge the ultimate synergy between different classes and factions to bring down the monstrosities.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

This game used Generative AI tools to assist with select character sprite parts, background images, UI elements, and dialogue.