“Sunderfolk” is an upcoming cooperative tactical RPG developed by Secret Door and published by Dreamhaven, set to release on April 23, 2025. Designed to emulate the experience of a tabletop RPG night, it introduces an innovative control system where players use their smartphones or tablets as controllers, transforming them into hands-on tools for character management, card handling, and more. Dreamhaven+5Polygon+5Sportskeeda+5Steam Community+6Steam Store+6Polygon+6
Key Features
- Couch Co-Op Gameplay: Supports up to four players, each controlling their character via a mobile device, fostering a shared gaming experience. Steam Store
- Character Selection: Players can choose from various animal-themed classes, such as the bear-like Berserker, the bat Bard, and the horned Ranger, each with unique abilities. Steam Community+2Polygon+2Steam Store+2
- Dynamic Storytelling: The game allows players to influence the narrative by customizing names and lore, creating a personalized adventure. Polygon
- Strategic Combat: Engage in turn-based battles on imaginative maps, utilizing character abilities and Fate Cards to overcome challenges. Polygon
- World-Building and Downtime Activities: Between quests, players can upgrade towns and develop relationships, adding depth to the gameplay. Polygon
- Accessibility and Remote Play: Designed with accessibility in mind, Sunderfolk can be enjoyed both locally and remotely, making it ideal for virtual tabletop sessions. Polygon
Platforms
Sunderfolk will be available on multiple platforms, including:Sportskeeda
- PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 5Polygon+2Dreamhaven+2Gematsu+2
- Xbox Series X|SDreamhaven
- Nintendo Switch
The free mobile app is required to play the game. Digital Trends+4Steam Community+4Steam Store+4
Release Date
The game is scheduled for release on April 23, 2025. Gematsu+4Sportskeeda+4Polygon+4
For more information and updates, you can visit the official website or the Steam page. Dreamhaven Steam Store
If you’re interested in experiencing the game before its official release, a demo version is available through NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud-gaming service until April 7, 2025.