To wile away the dark and dreariness of Scottish wintertime, I’ve found myself diving back into Baldur’s Gate 3. As someone who initially hated its turn-based combat, I’ve fallen in love with the tactical strategizing and coinflip decision-making; something that I genuinely didn’t expect would happen. While I’ve still not made it to the titular city yet, it’s a genre that I’m eager to explore, and Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch looks like it could be the perfect companion to BG3.
You’ve been shipwrecked on a remote island that’s infested with undead horrors. With no recollection of who you are or how you got here, you’re thrust into the action by a mysterious magical figure, who offers you a chance at a new life if you lay waste to her enemies. From the onset Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch presents you with a dilemma – it’s clear that everything isn’t what it seems, but what choice do you have?
The sequel to Ocean Drive Studio’s 2022 turn-based RPG Lost Eidolons, the premise is similar to that of Baldur’s Gate 3: recruit a party, explore the world, and make weighty narrative decisions. There are nine playable characters, over 200 unique skills, and a fleshed-out Relic system that helps you hone your gameplay to your liking. Sounds pretty good so far, right?
Action plays out on a turn-based grid, and you can make use of your surroundings to surprise your foes – who doesn’t love yeeting some undead off of a cliff? If you prefer diving head-first into the action, however, you’ll want to master your build to ensure that you’re taking advantage of the various weapon and elemental synergies that the party builds up along the way.
While the main story quests form the bulk of the narrative, no two paths are the same, with randomized encounters around every corner. Will you help the poor, struggling old lady who may or may not be some sort of hag? Or will you kill her off for the betterment of the island? Your actions have consequences, so tread carefully.
Lost Eidolons’ winter update dropped on December 16, adding the all-new God mode which decreases the damage you take by 50% if you’re looking to focus primarily on story content. There’s been a slew of balance changes, too, and adjustments to the in-game camera to make it easier to move.
It’s worth noting that Lost Eidolons is currently in early access, with its recent roadmap placing the launch window at around Q3 or Q4, 2025. There’s a new trials mode in the works to vary up the difficulty, two boss maps to look forward to, and finally a fully voiced campaign for better immersion.
If you’re looking for something that channels the spirit of Baldur’s Gate 3, Lost Eidolons is currently 20% off as part of the Steam Winter Sale, which runs until Thursday January 2, 2025. You can pick it up here.
We also have a guide to other games like Baldur’s Gate 3 if you can’t get enough of narrative-driven RPGs. Alternatively, here’s a rundown of all the best fantasy games if you love immersing yourself in magical new worlds.
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