Solasta II

Quick Overview
Solasta II is a tactical party-based RPG built for players who enjoy the feeling of tabletop fantasy campaigns. You create and control a party of 4 adventurers, then travel to the continent of Neokos, a newly rediscovered land filled with ancient ruins, dangerous creatures, and a growing threat known as Shadwyn. The story takes place in the same world as the first game, but the developers say you do not need to play Solasta: Crown of the Magister first.

The main appeal is the combat. Battles are turn-based, dice-driven, and focused on positioning, spells, class roles, and smart decisions. It is not trying to be a fast action RPG. It is more about building your party properly, preparing abilities, using vertical spaces, and letting the dice create tense moments. Solasta II is currently in Early Access, with around 10 to 15 hours of content depending on playstyle.

Who Should Play This Game?
You should play Solasta II if you like classic fantasy RPGs, tactical turn-based combat, party building, dice rolls, and games that feel close to a tabletop campaign. It is a good pick for players who enjoy making a balanced squad with fighters, rogues, clerics, wizards, paladins, or sorcerers, then solving battles through planning instead of button-mashing.

It is also worth checking out if you enjoyed the first Solasta, or if you want a more rules-focused RPG experience than many modern cinematic RPGs. But if you want full release polish, a massive finished campaign, real-time combat, or multiplayer right now, you may want to wait. The official FAQ says multiplayer is planned during Early Access, but it is not available yet.

Performance on PC
Solasta II is noticeably more demanding than the first game. The Steam page lists minimum requirements of Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1070 8 GB / Radeon 5700 8 GB, DirectX 12, and 40 GB storage, with an SSD required. Recommended specs go up to Windows 11, Core i7-13700K / Ryzen 9 7900X, 16 GB RAM, and RTX 2070 10 GB / Radeon 5700 16 GB.

On a modern mid-range gaming PC, it should be playable, but weaker systems may struggle because the requirements are quite high for a turn-based RPG. Since it is still in Early Access, performance can also change with updates. For smoother gameplay, use an SSD, keep textures and shadows reasonable, and avoid pushing high resolutions if your GPU is closer to the minimum requirement.