There’s been a quiet return of games that prioritize planning over spectacle. Titles like XCOM, Battle Brothers, and Darkest Dungeon proved there’s still an audience for slow, thoughtful, high-stakes gameplay.
But in an era where most RPGs go out of their way to be approachable, big tutorials, generous checkpoints, endless second chances, there’s a smaller group quietly asking for something else.
Coming soon on Microsoft Store, Arhaekon is a turn-based tactical RPG that doesn’t pretend to be friendly. It’s deliberate, punishing, and deeply systems-driven—and that’s exactly the point.
Arhaekon is a turn-based roguelike RPG where you lead small squads through dungeons filled with hostile creatures and permanent consequences.
Combat is tactical, with strict positioning and limited room for error. Units can die permanently, and sanity and corruption must be managed.
There are no guided tutorials. You are expected to read skills, track enemy behavior, and build effective party combinations through repeated failure and learning.
The game rewards careful planning and adaptation rather than fast reflexes.
The Microsoft Store release makes Arhaekon easier to access for PC players, offering seamless integration through the Windows ecosystem. The game itself hasn’t changed: you still get the same full, challenging tactical experience that rewards careful planning and tough decisions.
For fans of hardcore, systems-driven gameplay, this release removes friction without compromising difficulty or depth. It puts Arhaekon in front of more Windows players, letting a wider audience experience its strategic, high-stakes missions exactly as intended.
Probably not, if you’re looking for a relaxing, casual experience.
But if you enjoy thinking, planning, and testing strategies under pressure, Arhaekon is definitely worth your time.
If you prefer fast reflexes or casual play, it may not be your game—but even then, it can give insight into tactical decision-making, resource management, and problem-solving under constraints.
It doesn’t ask for your attention. It demands your commitment.
And for the right kind of player, that’s exactly what makes it compelling.
Not every game is meant to be beaten comfortably. Arhaekon is built for players who enjoy pressure, uncertainty, and the slow mastery that comes from hard-earned experience. If that sounds like your challenge, Arhaekon will soon be available on the Microsoft Store, ready to test how well you plan when the game stops holding back.