Foretales: A Card Game of Apocalypse Choices

The developers behind the whimsical Turnip Boy series, including Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, as well as Feed the Pup, are taking a bold step into new territory with their latest project, Foretales. This upcoming release is a narrative-focused card-based strategy RPG set to launch on iOS and Android platforms.

In Foretales, you embody Volepain, a thief who has been haunted by a vision of the apocalypse. Your journey begins with this ominous premonition, but the path you take—whether to avert or embrace this fate—is yours to choose. The game masterfully blends deck-building mechanics with narrative-driven choices, where each card you play influences the unfolding story.

Your approach can vary from diplomacy to stealth or direct combat, with every decision sending ripples through the game's multiple branching storylines. This marks a significant departure from the absurdist humor of Plug in Digital's past works, embracing a more somber and atmospheric tone. In Foretales, your deck of cards serves as your lifeline against the looming end of the world.

Foretales isn't solely about battling and upgrading. The game places a strong emphasis on resource management, dialogue, and exploration, ensuring that every choice you make has lasting consequences. The characters are fully voiced, the art style is hand-painted and vibrant, and the soundtrack, composed by Christophe Héral of Rayman Legends fame, perfectly balances whimsy with a touch of melancholy.

While you await the release of Foretales, you might want to explore our list of the best card battler games to play on iOS to keep your strategic skills sharp!

Unlike many mobile RPGs, Foretales eschews grinding and random elements that often inflate playtime. It offers a premium experience free from ads and microtransactions, and it's playable offline. The game's structure invites multiple playthroughs, not only to discover different story outcomes but also to experiment with varied strategies and choices.

If Foretales piques your interest, you can pre-register now by clicking on your preferred link below. The game will be available for $3.99 or its local equivalent. For more details, visit the official Steam page.