Tactical RPG Shadow of the Road launches in 2026
During today's New Game+ Showcase 2026, publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games released a new trailer for Shadow of the Road. The publisher also confirmed that the alternative universe tactical RPG is set to release in 2026 for PC (Steam).
Several trailers havebeen previously released for the game, including at the Autumn 2025 Galaxies Showcase (October 2025) and OTK Games Expo (May 2025).
The new trailer and a description can be found below, via Owlcat Games.
Today, publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games released a new trailer for the upcoming turn-based RPG Shadow of the Road. Debuted at the New Game+ Showcase, the trailer revealed that the tactical RPG set in an alternative version of 19th century Japan will launch in 2026. Steampunk constructs and advanced weapons are supposed to bring progress and prosperity to Bakumatsu-Japan, but at what price?
Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the supporters of Emperor Mutsuhito, Shadow of the Road immerses players in a world that combines tradition and modernity, Japanese mythology, and steampunk technology. Leading a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where decisions shape destiny, players must master different characters’ various abilities to turn the tides of the war.
Key features of Shadow of the Road
Your Story: Join a daring journey led by Tokugawa's spymaster, who recruits ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with immense, uncontrollable powers. As the adventure intensifies, they are joined by characters, each of whom has their own history and motivation. Together, they confront escalating challenges, striving to reclaim their honor and change the course of the war.
Your Choices: Every choice guides these characters along unique paths, shaping who they become. Player decisions will determine if they form new bonds, sever lifelong friendships, or mend family ties.
Your Team: Take on the role of a master strategist and become an elite team of characters with a variety of backgrounds and skills, each with their own motivations, desires, and fears, and set them on unique paths.
Your Fight: Experience turn-based combat with a samurai tactical vibe. Each team member brings unique abilities to the battlefield, and their personal goals and relationships influence every encounter. Master these dynamics and strategic maneuvers to lead the team to victory.
A demo for Shadow of the Road is available now on Windows PC via Steam.