Of Blades & Tails

Of Blades & Tails

Released Nov 2023

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.

75% positive · 413 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Of Blades & Tails launched out of Early Access on November 9, 2023, completing its main story and final region. At that time, the developer (Felix Laukel) was candid about post-launch plans being uncertain, stating that extra content would depend on how well the 1.0 release performed commercially, and promised to revisit the topic in December 2023. No post-launch expansion or DLC announcement ever materialized. Instead, post-1.0 development focused on a substantial quality-of-life improvement — full gamepad support and a major UI revamp shipped in June 2024. This was followed by the game being ported to Nintendo Switch in November 2025, marking the last major milestone. The most recent developer communication was a small bug fix patch on December 30, 2025, addressing a macOS compatibility issue. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer roadmap pointing to additional expansions. The game has received steady maintenance and platform support since launch, but no new story or gameplay content has been announced. The Nintendo Switch port in November 2025 represents the most recent significant milestone for the project. The post-launch update pattern consists of platform and quality-of-life work rather than a sustained content expansion cycle. With no outstanding commitments and no developer statements indicating further content is planned, the game appears to have reached its complete state.
Evidence
1.0 launch post states future content is uncertain and depends on commercial performance; developer promises to revisit the topic in December 2023 but no such post ever appeared.
news post · Nov 9, 2023 source ambiguous
high
Game ported to Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, representing a platform expansion rather than new story or gameplay content.
news post · Nov 7, 2025 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Pineapple Works
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Discover a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes.

You play Reik, a clever member of the tribe of foxes. A chain of unfortunate events involves you in a quest of vital importance to all the peace-loving creatures of the realm. You will have to leave your home village and explore the world to become strong enough to stand up to evil.

The gameplay is inspired by classic Hack & Slays like Diablo and turn-based RPGs like Tales of Maj'Eyal or Stoneshard. However there is no permadeath in this game. It aims to be an accessible and entertaining Action-RPG.

The lore is inspired by the classic Point & Click Adventure Inherit the Earth.

As you explore the land, you'll gain experience and unlock new abilities. Not all inhabitants will be friendly to you. Some will help you with information, others are only interested in trading, and still others will get in your way.

Improve your equipment and collect useful resources in the environment to have a decisive advantage in battle.

  • Turn-based Combat that allows for quick action or strategic planning

  • An Open World with lots of places to discover

  • A fresh, animalistic setting in a vibrant pixel art look

  • Multiple Game Modes if you prefer a relaxed or challenging experience

  • Procedural generated dungeons and caves

  • A Main Storyline and various side quests

  • Classless Character Development with many abilities to unlock

  • Equipment of different qualities and Unique Items with special powers

  • Hunt giant bugs or gather herbs and other useful resources

  • Many Enemy Types with different skills that may require tactical decisions

  • Join factions to gain access to even more refined skills and equipment

  • Assemble Treasure Maps and follow their hints to obtain mighty talismans

  • Trade your precious loot with merchants in various settlements

  • Compete with other players in the Arena Leaderboard challenge

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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