Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy

Swordhaven scratches that Baldur’s Gate itch without pretending to be a remake — it borrows the DNA of classic cRPGs while adding its own classless progression and combat options. If you like tactical fights, branching quests and long, exploratory play sessions, this one is worth a look.

At its core Swordhaven is a story-first cRPG with deep, choice-driven quests and a non-linear world that rewards exploration — from sleepy hamlets to eldritch temples. Combat is flexible: you can play strictly turn-based for chess-like tactics or switch to real-time-with-pause (RTwP) if you prefer a faster, more cinematic flow. The classless system is the real selling point: your stat and skill combinations meaningfully change dialogues, quest solutions and playstyle, so two runs can feel very different. The UI is modern but tuned to classic sensibilities, with plenty of customization to make your screen look tidy (or gloriously chaotic). NPCs are memorable and many quests offer multiple solutions — sneaking, talking, bribing or brute force all have their moments. Expect dozens of hours of exploration if you poke under every rock; the world is built to be toyed with. That said, there’s a little Atom Team jank: occasional UI roughness, and a few pacing quirks early on. The devs are active and listening, however, and the game already shows strong foundations for future polishing and localization.

Swordhaven is a loving, ambitious cRPG that leans into classic design while offering modern freedoms — a must-try for fans of tactical roleplaying, despite a bit of polish still needed.