Becoming Saint

Simulation· Strategy· Political Sim· Real Time Tactics

Released Jul 2025

Choose your doctrine and preach across medieval Italy in this real-time strategy roguelike. Gather your diverse cast of followers, venture out to convince and convert new believers, conquer towns, and strive to become a saint in your lifetime—or die trying.

71% positive · 177 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 6 Oct 2026 Lowest $4.49 $14.99 −70% IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 Lowest $4.49 $14.99 −70% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Becoming Saint launched on July 15, 2025 as a complete, finished product. The developer has been actively engaged since launch, shipping several patches in quick succession — patch notes on July 16, 17, 22, and 29, 2025 — that addressed balance, quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and added features like a hard mode and new achievements. On October 9, 2025, the game received Steam Deck verification. On February 24, 2026, the game was ported to iOS and Android. None of these post-launch updates constitute new major content expansions — they are patches and platform expansions rather than named DLC or story content. The only DLC listed is the Supporter Pack (released simultaneously with the game on July 15, 2025), which is a cosmetic/bonus pack rather than gameplay content, and it is already released. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and the developer has made no announcements about upcoming expansions or additional content. There are no outstanding commitments or roadmap promises pointing to future content. The most recent developer communication was the February 24, 2026 iOS/Android launch post, and no content plans were mentioned. The game launched with a complete feature set, has received maintenance and quality-of-life updates, and shows no indication that new gameplay content is planned. It appears to have shipped as a finished product, and all post-launch activity has been polish and platform expansion rather than content development.

Evidence

Game launched on July 15, 2025 as a fully released product, available in 13 languages with Steam Deck compatibility and a Supporter Pack.

news post · Jul 15, 2025 source content shipped

high

Becoming Saint launched on iOS and Android. Most recent official developer communication — no mention of upcoming content or expansions.

news post · Feb 24, 2026 source ambiguous

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Becoming Saint - Supporter Pack

Jul 2025

Media

Details

Developer

Open Lab Games

Publisher

Firesquid

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Simulation Strategy Political Sim Real Time Tactics Medieval RTS Auto Battler Roguelike Dark Humor Minimalist Management Historical Cute Choices Matter Resource Management

About this game

Harness the fervent belief of your followers to conquer and convert as many city-states as possible, paving your way to Sainthood. There are many obstacles to success, but with perseverance you can Become a Saint during your lifetime!

Engage in Real-time medieval battles

March your followers into small-scale battles, selecting the most strategic units to convert each location.

Unlock and recruit up to 16 different units based on your doctrine
Units have strengths and weaknesses, with special abilities against certain foes and synergies with other units.
Utilize the terrain to gain advantage and deploy an infallible strategy against your opponents.
Bless your units and curse your foes with Saintly powers.
Take direct control of units at any time to make full use of their potential.

Define your creed

Make choices during your journey that will define your political and spiritual traits. This will impact your following, economy, and conversion strategy throughout the game. Each playthrough presents different moral, cultural, and religious choices, creating many different paths for you to lead down.

Play indefinitely

Even in death, there is an opportunity to learn. Should your sainthood be cut short, new challenges and strategies will await your new incarnation. The better you do, the sooner your saint will be remembered in the annals of history, so strive to spread your word further and faster than ever.

Discover the medieval Italy

Explore 14th century medieval Italy and its society: beauty and brilliance thrive in the shadow of turmoil, making Italy a masterpiece painted with both glory and grief – all they need now is a new Saint to guide them!