Hey adventurers,
Big news — Blood Sword has been officially selected to take part in the Turn-Based Thursday Festival 2025, running June 2nd to June 9th! And that’s not all — the fest has been given front-page visibility on Steam as part of a curated spotlight for the event. That kind of opportunity is rare for an upcoming indie RPG like this, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see Blood Sword standing among the best of the genre like Baldur's Gate 3, Wildermyth and many, many more.
If you're discovering the game for the first time:
Blood Sword is a party-based, story-rich tactical RPG set in a brutal fantasy world of duels, dark gods, ancient tournaments, and branching destiny. Based on the legendary gamebook series by Dave Morris and Oliver Johnson, it’s a faithful but modern reimagining — built for both returning fans and new explorers.
✨ Wishlisting now means everything.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3645170/Blood_Sword/
This week-long event celebrates the full spectrum of turn-based gaming: from classic tactical combat to experimental deckbuilders, chill sims to intricate 4X strategy. The festival will feature hundreds of titles, all built on smart choices, careful planning, and the kind of gameplay that rewards thinking over twitch reflexes.
For Blood Sword, it’s the perfect fit.
- Tense, turn-based battles.
- Persistent characters with unique class paths.
- A branching story where every encounter matters.
- And a game world built on deliberate choices and irreversible consequences.
What’s in the Festival?
- Featured on Steam's front page throughout the week
- A massive turn-based sale (check out sibling title Fabled Lands while you're at it!)
- Over 400 curated games across every subgenre
- Twitch & YouTube showcases from top creators
- Daily giveaways and Discord discussions in the Turn-Based Games community
Why Now?
I'm still early in Blood Sword’s development — with lots more to share this summer — but events like this help make the difference. Every wishlist is a signal to Steam, a potential future player, and a boost to visibility that small indie games like mine rely on.
🐺 Join the official Discord
📺 Follow the festival here
⚔ Wishlist Blood Sword
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3645170/Blood_Sword/
Thanks again for your continued support. The gates of the Palace of Eternal Dusk will open soon...
– Victor