Vagrus - The Riven Realms

Vagrus - The Riven Realms is a strategy RPG where the player controls a caravan in a dark, surreal world. You need to recruit people, trade, look for orders and survive where the roads are dangerous and the cities are not very friendly. The main thing is resource management and decisions. The squad consumes food and water, people need money and rest, and errors in calculations lead to losses. Battles take place step by step, and preparation is more important here: who is in the squad, what they are armed with, what supplies are taken. A lost battle does not mean a reboot, but consequences - wounded, lost goods, a damaged reputation. The world is described in text and illustrated, and it turns out gloomy: ruins, cults, ancient disasters. In addition to trade, there are tasks from different factions, and they affect relations with cities. Separately, it is worth noting that the detachment has a reputation, and the attitude of the cities depends on it: somewhere they are waiting for you, somewhere they refuse to let you in. In addition to trade, there are tasks from factions, as well as events on the roads that require decisions here and now. Progress is saved manually, so a lost battle does not roll everything back, but is not forgiven either. The game is long and designed to be played thoughtfully with a diary in your head. It is also worth noting that you can change equipment in the squad and hire new people, adapting to the route. The game is complex and text-intensive, not for quick completion. For those who enjoy thoughtful role-playing games with controls and real consequences, Vagrus provides a rare depth.