During the Indie Quest 2026 last week the solo-developer 2ndPlayerGames, in partnership with publisher Deck13, officially revealed the Indie 2.5D HD RPG Full Circle, a game which acts as a tribute to what is described as the Golden Era of JRPG’s during the PlayStation 1 era of gaming.
Full Circle takes inspiration from classic JRPGs such as Breath of Fire, Final Fantasy and LUNAR, of which the developer grew-up with, and bringing those classic gameplay moments to a brand new RPG experience on modern platforms. As such, the game features 2.5 HD visuals with fluid gameplay and modern controls. As described in the press release, 2ndPlayerGames wishes to Combine what has been great and was partly lost within the genre over the years with the fluidity of modern games. Staying true to the roots and introducing unique approaches, and spice up the formula with mechanics which couldn’t be realized during the golden era.
About: Set in a post-apocalyptic world where mutated beasts roam the planet, where gruesome monsters are threatening everything and everyone, humanity has found shelter and security in flying cities. And yet, the time has come for a return to the surface. Young heroes are raised with a single purpose: brave the wilds and keep humanity’s last refuge alive. But when a mission beyond the walls reveals survivors, rival cities and secrets no one prepared them for, everything they believed in seems to fall apart.
Key Features:
Constant flow combat: Strategic turn-based battles with real-time precision. Time your inputs to chain attacks, discover combos, and swap party members without missing a beat.
Unlikely allies: A diverse cast of playable characters, each with unique abilities used in combat and to solve environmental challenges throughout the world.
A world divided: Floating cities, ancient ruins, survivor settlements, and untamed wilds, each with their own cultures and secrets.
Bittersweet storytelling: A coming of age narrative blending hope and melancholy, set in a world where nothing is as it seems.
Build your party: Mix and match 4 active and 4 reserve characters, combining gear, synergies, and unique skills to craft your playstyle.
Explore and Discover: Tame creatures, salvage tech, and follow hidden quests across a post-apocalyptic world.
Full Circle is currently in development for Windows PC (via Steam) as well as unspecified console platforms. A demo is also expected to be available at Gamescom, with more details to be shared in the near future. In the meantime the game is available to wish list on steam.
