Turn-based volleyball RPG Beastieball now available via Steam Early Access

Klei Publishing and Wishes Unlimited (Chicory: A Colorful Tale) have released turn-based volleyball RPG Beastieball on Steam in Early Access.

Beastieball was originally unveiled during a Day of the Devs stream in June 2023. According to the Steam page, Beastieball plans to be in Early Access at least until the end of 2025.

An early access launch trailer can be found below, via Klei Publishing.

Coach a sports team of Beasties in this turn-based volleyball RPG!

Beasties' teamwork is powered up by the relationships they form together. Whether they become BESTIES, PARTNERS, RIVALS or SWEETHEARTS they'll get a powerful combo move that's unique to every pair and can turn the tide in a tough match!

Explore an open world and meet a diverse cast of Ranked coaches, each with their own story. You'll have to defeat them and raise your ranking if you want to compete in the CROWN SERIES.

Bosses are all revealed on your map from the start and can be defeated in any order. With each one you defeat, the others become stronger, so no matter which way you go you'll have a tough and exciting rise to the top.

Play sports in strategic turn-based encounters on a tiny tactics grid. When you have the ball, you have multiple actions to pass and set up a devastating attack. When the other team has the ball, you'll have to anticipate their attack and make a defense play.

Every Beastie has unique traits, strengths and weaknesses and they have many ways to work together, lending a great deal of depth and strategy to every match.

There's more to making it in the Beastieball League than playing sports, as you'll discover through the unfolding plot. You'll meet friends, rivals, corporate sponsors, and even a mysterious Sports King with grand ambitions...