Today, publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games released a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming turn-based cRPG Shadow of the Road. Revealed during the Autumn 2025 Galaxies Gaming Showcase, this new trailer gives players a new glimpse into a world at a pivotal crossroads, torn between its cherished ancient heritage and the relentless march of modernization by a brutal civil war.
Watch the Shadow of the Road showcase trailer here:
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Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and 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. While you’re over there, wishlist the game to keep up with future updates.
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