Othercide (v7.77 & ALL DLC)

A monochrome nightmare of ink, blood, and crimson turns turn-based tactics into a desperate war against manifestations of human trauma. Othercide places you in command of the Daughters, spectral warriors born from the memory of a legendary protector, as they fight to preserve a collapsing reality. Its atmosphere is relentlessly bleak, with surreal enemy designs and a haunting score giving every victory the weight of a brief reprieve rather than a triumph. Beneath the striking visual style sits a demanding tactical roguelite where loss is expected, remembered, and sometimes weaponized.

Battles revolve around a Dynamic Timeline System that shows upcoming turns for allies and enemies, letting you manipulate initiative, delay opponents, and arrange carefully timed combos. Each Daughter belongs to a combat role with distinct weapons and skills, from aggressive sword users to ranged specialists and support-focused fighters, while experience unlocks new abilities and branching upgrades. Attacking often pushes a unit farther down the timeline, so every move asks whether immediate damage is worth giving a nightmare creature extra time to strike. Fallen warriors can be sacrificed to restore or empower survivors, creating harsh but meaningful decisions as you build a stronger roster across repeated runs, hunts, and boss encounters.

What separates Othercide from standard tactical RPGs is how elegantly it makes failure part of the fiction and progression loop. A lost campaign still provides memories, resources, and permanent advantages for later attempts, while the game’s escalating eras introduce tougher enemies and increasingly punishing tactical puzzles. Boss battles demand more than raw levels, often requiring precise timeline control and an understanding of enemy patterns to survive. Fans of Darkest Dungeon, XCOM, and roguelites that reward planning over improvisation will find plenty to admire, though newcomers should expect a steep learning curve and a willingness to sacrifice favored units.