Ertugrul of Ulukayin (v0.80.182.544)

Medieval Anatolia becomes the stage for a third-person adventure built around tribal survival, political conflict, and Turkish mythology. Set in and around Ahlat’s windswept landscapes and historic sites, Ertugrul of Ulukayin follows a land threatened by Mongol forces and a hidden power spreading corruption among its people. The tone balances grounded steppe life with supernatural danger, as a search for Ertugrul’s missing brother leads into conflicts involving rival tribes, monsters, and prophetic dreams. Rather than treating history as mere scenery, the game frames leadership and protecting ordinary people as central parts of its story.

Combat, exploration, hunting, and crafting make up the main rhythm of play. Players control Ertugrul alongside Turgut and Meryem, with each hero bringing a different weapon set and fighting approach, encouraging you to switch tactics rather than rely on one all-purpose warrior. Character upgrades strengthen their individual styles, while helping people, defeating threats, and gathering resources also contributes to improving the Oba, or tribal settlement. Chapters introduce changing situations and objectives, from investigating corruption to facing enemy soldiers and mythical creatures, while dream sequences provide clues that can inform decisions and progress in the waking world.

Its most distinctive idea is the way Turkish folklore is woven into a historical action-adventure framework. Dreams are not simply cutscenes: they act as eerie alternate spaces where wisdom, symbolism, and nightmare imagery can reveal paths forward or deepen the danger. The setting offers a welcome change from the usual medieval Europe of fantasy RPGs, emphasizing Turkic culture, steppe landscapes, local landmarks, and the responsibilities of a clan leader. Players who enjoy story-driven action games in the vein of Assassin’s Creed’s historical entries, but want a more compact adventure with mythology and multiple combatants, are likely to find plenty to like; newcomers should also appreciate its accessible mix of fighting, upgrades, and exploration.