Tears of Metal

Developer: Paper Cult
Platforms: PC
Buy it from: Steam
Release Date: TBD 2025

Paper Cult’s Tears of Metal is an intriguing mash-up of a large-scale medieval action brawler with a roguelite. Set in the aftermath of a meteor landing in the Scottish highlands, you play as a general tasked with leading a battalion of captains and soldiers into battle to reach the fallen star before rival factions beat you to it. With its battles taking place on a similar scale to those of the Dynasty Warriors series, players use their character’s skills to tear through enemies, capture territory, and defeat unit captains. Each successful engagement earns new buffs, such as explosive fire damage or heightened defense, and it was thrilling to see how much power you can attain in a short time. With its grim fantasy aesthetic coupled with the large-scale fights, Tears of Metal presents a neat and exciting spin on a roguelite brawler.