Blind Archer Games studio is working on The Chronicles of Overlord, a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. The title combines mechanics known from classic strategy games with pixel art visuals.
The demo version of the game was released in September 2024 and is regularly updated. The full version is planned for Q3 2026. The game will be available on PC (Steam) and consoles, and in the future also on mobile devices.
DLCs containing additional storylines involving conflicts with elves, orcs, and renegades are also planned.
Mechanics and gameplay
The Chronicles of Overlord is based on a turn-based combat system, where players must carefully position their units on the battlefield. The game is inspired by titles such as Heroes of Might and Magic 3, XCOM 2, and Dungeons & Dragons mechanics. Each level presents a different tactical challenge that requires the use of different strategies.
The character development system allows players to tailor their heroes’ skills to specific scenarios, enabling them to exploit synergies between heroes’ abilities, terrain advantages, artifacts, and potions to build effective strategies.
The plot and the game world
The action takes place in a medieval fantasy world where humans, elves, orcs, and other races fight for dominance. The player takes on the role of the Overlord, a necromancer who is the only one aware of the impending doom brought about by an ancient evil known as the Devastator.
To prevent disaster, Overlord must obtain four Spheres:
- The Sphere of Creation (guarded by humans)
- The Realm of Life (protected by elves)
- The Sphere of Destruction (held by the orcs)
- Your own Sphere of Death
