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Deep Fringe

Deep Fringe is a deep tactical RPG set in a biopunk post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lead powerful factions in turn-based brutal battles, leveraging the strategic use of an interactive environment. Modify or destroy terrain to achieve tactical supremacy. Craft legendary chapters with the level editor.

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January 15, 2026
198 days ago
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Very Positive83 reviews94.0%

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About the Game

Deep Fringe is a grim hardcore tactical RPG set in a biopunk wasteland. Explore a hand-crafted pixel nightmare that blends the nostalgic charm of classic strategy games with tactical freedom.

Navigate and transform spaces; modify, destroy, or replace grid elements to exploit terrain height and effects, gaining tactical advantages by strategically positioning your squad.

Confront unimaginable foes: toxic tumors, spores, larva swarms, and bio-technologically modified enemies await. Explore this grim, low-fantasy world, challenging fearsome creatures or dangerous mercenaries. Wage war against rival factions and obliterate your enemies!

Combine unique character compositions with devastating firepower, and upgrade their arsenal to get the most out of their abilities and dominate each encounter. Strategically, add powerful item upgrades and track your stats before entering the battlefield.

Battle ultra-large units that control multiple grids, capable of unleashing devastating attacks and altering the flow of battle.

Employ the built-in graphical editor to easily create your own levels, characters, and campaigns, with ALL GAME ASSETS AVAILABLE! Share your creations with players worldwide through the workshop and experience limitless adventures.

Venture into dangerous endless territories, uncovering the secrets of the apocalypse that changed the world forever and the histories of rival factions with each expedition.

Encounter a variety of characters and factions. Form alliances or incite rivalries, making strategic choices that forge your path and shape your story.