A Slime Called Quest

The release date for A Slime Called Quest is July 28, 2026, for PC. This solo-developed RPG uses a 16-bit aesthetic and SNES-sampled audio to deliver a narrative-focused experience built around a party of slimes leaving their home island.

The design strictly avoids the friction of traditional role-playing games by removing random encounters and experience grinding entirely. Instead, progression relies on a conditional turn-based system where you can manipulate the turn order, and items replenish automatically after every fight. Success depends on weapon archetypes and a multi-element magic system rather than raw stats. Since the game is being released in chapters, the initial hook rests on whether these scripted boss encounters provide enough tactical depth to carry the story without the safety net of leveling up. Wishlist this if you prefer tight, tactical progression over long-form grinding.