DELTARUNE

 
DELTARUNE is a chaptered RPG from Toby Fox that fuses turn‑based commands with live bullet‑dodging. You lead Kris together with Susie and Ralsei through a parallel world, balancing talk, magic, and timing to end fights your way. Chapters 1–4 arrive in one package, with future chapters planned as free updates. Price on Steam reflects the full multi‑chapter release.
How it plays
Encounters are turn‑based, but enemy attacks happen in real time. You steer a heart to weave through patterns, graze for TP, and convert that resource into Acts, Magie, heals, and clutch Defend turns. Most battles support a pacifist resolution if you read the tells and pick the right options; brawling is viable too, especially against late‑game bruisers.
Outside combat, you explore compact zones, solve light puzzles, and recruit spared foes to Castle Town, turning your choices into shops, scenes, and small mechanical perks. Boss fights escalate in clean phases, syncing pattern design with the soundtrack to create set pieces that feel learned rather than brute‑forced.
Why it hits different

Party‑driven tactics: Trio synergy matters—timed guards, buffs, and turn economy decide tight encounters.
Bullet‑hell defense: Dodging isn’t busywork; grazing fuels your strongest plays.
Two valid paths: Talk it out or throw down. Both routes are supported and remembered.
Chapter momentum: Self‑contained arcs keep pacing brisk while feeding a larger story.
Castle Town growth: Sparing enemies populates a hub that reflects your run.
Soundtrack that slaps: Tracks drive mechanics, mood, and boss phase shifts.

Quick facts

Datum der Veröffentlichung: Steam launch June 2025 with Chapters 1–4; future chapters planned as free updates to the package.
Developer / Publisher: Toby Fox.
Genre: RPG, bullet‑hell combat, story‑driven indie.
Einstellung: A parallel tale to Undertale—fresh rules, new faces, familiar echoes.
Merkmale: Party combat, Acts & Magic, TP grazing, puzzle exploration, recruitable enemies, optional superbosses, controller support.
Besondere Merkmale: Visible overworld encounters, phase‑driven boss design, evolving Castle Town hub.

Who should play
If you enjoy quick, readable patterns, character‑led humor, and meaningful choice without grind, DELTARUNE lands the shot. It’s approachable for newcomers and plenty chewy for players chasing perfect dodges and optional boss clears.