Beast

About

Beast is a role-playing game layered with turn-based tactical combat set in a fractured land ravaged by plague and ideological war. You play as a soldier returning from a decade of captivity to find his homeland ruled by a mad prophet-king and consumed by a spreading curse. Command a small band of loyal troops as you navigate ruined villages and battle factions ranging from fanatical cultists to marauding raiders. Each skirmish demands careful positioning and resource management, balancing immediate threats with long-term survival. The story unfolds through grim dialogue and environmental storytelling, focusing on personal loss and the weight of a desperate mission. The game blends deep strategic combat with a dark, morally ambiguous narrative. Its setting draws from historical religious conflicts, adding texture to the war-torn world without overwhelming the core mechanics. Combat grids feel tight and rewarding, requiring adaptation to enemy tactics and limited healing supplies. The protagonist’s internal struggle mirrors the external chaos, making victories bittersweet. While the single-player focus limits replayability, the 20-hour campaign packs a visceral punch, with player choices often feeling like gambles rather than guarantees. Released in late 2023, it carved a niche among fans of gritty, thinking-person’s tactics games.

Storyline

Long presumed dead, a veteran returns from a 10-year-long Ottoman slavery. His Carpathian homeland is feebly reigned by the demented prophet-king, its lands ruined by raiders and cursed with a hellish plague. Everything he loved and cherished is either gone or has changed beyond recognition. All he has left is his soldiers’ loyalty – and a holy quest to end the plague. Facing hordes of enemies as well as his inner demons, you must help him see it through no matter the cost!