Kargast is a dark narrative-driven turn-based RPG set to release for consoles and PC

by Adam Vitale on 22 May, 2022

The 5th annual Indie Live Expo took place this past weekend, featuring hundreds of games from developers across the world. We here at RPG Site decided to quickly spotlight some of the RPGs shown in the stream.

Kargast is a dark narrative-driven turn-based RPG developed by Frymore and published by Top Hat Studios, set to release for PC (Steam, Epic) in 2022. The game is also planned to release for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox consoles, and Nintendo Switch. The game ' tells the story of an unwell child on the brink of death, and his adventures through his surreal, cryptic surroundings'.

A trailer, description, and screenshots can be found below, via Frymore. The official website is here.

Premise
"You just woke up but... oh, wait! This is not right! Everything seems weird and.. where did everyone go?"
Kargast is a dark, hand-crafted, story and narrative driven turn-based RPG where every choice you make matters. It tells the story of an unwell child on the brink of death, and his adventures through his surreal, cryptic surroundings. You must guide him through a place of torment, confront the unknown and make vital choices along the way. Travel through dark and mysterious environments with your shiny little companion, fight your way through dozens of odd and malformed creatures, and uncover what strange truths lay hidden before it's too late.
Features

A story-driven turn-based RPG where your choices matter.

Authentic synthwave soundtrack that fits the atmosphere.

Original art with thoughtfully crafted locations.

A naive protagonist.

Ability to make friends, unlike real life.

Kargast is developed by Frymore; Top Hat Studios is the publisher on all platforms.