BloodTrail

About

BloodTrail is a turn-based RPG where you guide a group of five medieval refugees fleeing a plague-stricken land. You navigate a procedurally generated map of forests, cities, and plains, managing resources and making decisions that shape your journey. Random encounters with strangers force you to choose between diplomacy, combat, or caution. Each action impacts survival as you inch closer to safety. The game splits time between strategic movement and tense interactions, balancing exploration with tough calls. Built for Ludum Dare 43’s “Sacrifices must be made” theme, the game leans into its grim premise with a focus on hardship and consequence. Its procedural world ensures no two trips are alike, though the current version is a prototype with unfinished systems. Still, core mechanics like encounter variety and resource scarcity work smoothly. Players on PC, Mac, or Linux can test the basics now, with feedback shaping future updates. The developer’s transparency about its work-in-progress state adds to its charm.

Storyline

A small group of medieval refugees is trying to reach the nearest harbour, fleeing a deadly plague. On their way there is always a chance of meeting other people who either give them chances for awkward social interactions or fights.