{"id":35819,"date":"2026-08-10T04:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T23:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35819"},"modified":"2026-08-10T04:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T23:47:16","slug":"skyrim-meets-ultima-in-new-turn-based-rpg-you-can-try-free-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35819","title":{"rendered":"Skyrim Meets Ultima In New Turn-Based RPG You Can Try Free Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you pick up <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/skyrim\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, you could feasibly be playing it <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/elder-scrolls-shadow-of-oblivion-november-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">over the course of the next decade<\/a>. That&#8217;s how much staying power (and more) <em>Skyrim<\/em> has had since launch, inspiring countless similar settings and dragon-based lore.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an extremely useful game to have in your back pocket, as tons of mods are coming out for it on a weekly basis. With total conversion mods, you can change it into something else entirely, often with little effort.<\/p>\n<p>That said, <em>Skyrim<\/em> is very much a modern open-world RPG, and there&#8217;s plenty of room to chase some old-school experiences instead. Over on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3819100\/Tuoni\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Steam<\/a>, you can find something that is going for an older <em>Ultima<\/em> aesthetic, but with some of the motifs of <em>Skyrim<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"\">\n<\/h3>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"this-may-be-your-new-favorite-rpg\">\n                        This May Be Your New Favorite RPG<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tuoni Messaging UI Main Avatars\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-messaging-ui-main-avatars.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a turn-based RPG, <em>Tuoni<\/em> aims to blend elements of retro PC gaming with modern sensibilities. You&#8217;ll explore a landscape inspired by Finnish folklore, all in an attempt to reach Tuoni, the titular land of the dead. The game is procedurally generated, with turn-based combat that seeks to be &#8220;tactical and unforgiving.&#8221; You&#8217;ll be able to freely explore the world as you embark upon your quest, and there aren&#8217;t any set classes.<\/p>\n<p>There are also two distinct modes: adventure (where checkpoints record your progress) and traditional (where a death means you start back at the beginning). The inherent CRT filter can be removed from the game if that&#8217;s not your thing, but it&#8217;s baked into <em>Tuoni&#8217;s aesthetics to evoke<\/em> the feel of classic PC RPGs.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how Old Dog describes the game: <em>&#8220;A turn-based Roguelike RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school-inspired adventure.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"try-the-tuoni-demo-now-for-free\">\n                        Try The Tuoni Demo Now For Free<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.041666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"924\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tuoni Campfire Resting\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tuoni-campfire-resting.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Tuoni<\/em> is listed as &#8220;coming soon&#8221; with no release date, though a demo is available now. It launched in late July, and the studio suggests that there is &#8220;1-3 hours&#8221; worth of content to get through, though saves won&#8217;t transfer from the full game: <em>&#8220;This demo is a customized package of content that roughly translates to Act 1 of the full game. Existing Demo content will be extended and possibly altered in the full game.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box; margin:0px; padding:0px\">If you&#8217;re a <strong>Steam<\/strong> user and want to try <em>Tuoni<\/em>, the team is taking <span style=\"box-sizing:border-box; margin:0px; padding:0px\">feedback from this demo build and suggests people sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/3819100\/view\/706652383055187266\" target=\"_blank\">on their Discord server<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic small \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"b7fe-44a0-882de66d3d81\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column small\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"vHiLh80e1n\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"280\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steam Poster\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/steam-poster.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=280&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValve<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Original Release Date<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 12, 2003<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-b7fe-44a0-882de66d3d81\" name=\"extra-content-b7fe-44a0-882de66d3d81\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you pick up The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, you could feasibly be playing it over the course of the next decade. 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