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Tales of the Trail on Steam

Tales of the Trail is a challenging tactical roguelite RPG set in the rough ‘n tumble wild west. Find a balance in inventory and resource management, a tactical, grid-based combat, and a variety of un...

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Not all that much to report this week, pardners. We're still chipping away at our next leg for this year's 2D Con, primarily the Blademaster boss fight. In the meantime, have this mighty fine drawing of the Sheriff done by the talented @ballpitbee.bsky.social for #artfight2026

Whenever you arrive in a town, be sure to head to check out the Sheriff's Office, specifically the bulletin board in the back! There you'll be able to access bounties and missions for your party to take on in exchange for rewards! Sometimes, this may even include boss battles! #gamedev #indiedev

For anyone at CONvergence this year, be sure to keep your eyes peeled around the convention for a series of promo posters for both Tales of the Trail, along with @2dcon.gg as a whole, thanks to their support! #gamedev #indiedev #CONvergence2026

Being on the front lines doesn't mean just taking hits. The Buffalo Soldier is able to heal himself with some basic field medic training and deliver deadly blows with his flagpole, which he uses as a polearm #gamedev #indiedev

The Buffalo Soldier may be a frontline fighter, but his years of service has earned him the title of a lieutenant. He's capable of rallying his troops to give them an upper hand in combat #gamedev #indiedev

Having fought on the frontlines for his entire military career, the Buffalo Soldier has mastered using battle standards to get as much focus on him as possible, with differing positive effects on himself. #gamedev #indiedev

High proof alcohol + fire is a nasty combo, which the Layabout takes full advantage of #gamedev #indiedev

As a notorious boozer, the Layabout always has his own private stash of the Good Stuff that he brings on the trail. In a scrap, he can use it to steel himself and/or an adjacent ally, or spit it in an enemy's face to leave them flammable #gamedev #indiedev

Being a former pugilist and notorious for starting and/or finishing many bar fights, the Layabout is no stranger to close-quarters combat. Which makes him all the more dangerous when lobbing a thick glass liquor bottle #gamedev #indiedev

The Inventor has a myriad of gadgets at her disposal to get her out of a jam, including a special unit summon, a test dummy automaton to draw the attention of foes in range #gamedev #indiedev

The Inventor has multiple ways to rid herself of her device's troublesome cooldowns and still save her skin. Some include a gust of air to push her target away or a blast of molten slag to both burn and slow down her unfortunate target. #gamedev #indiedev

With her latest groundbreaking invention, the Inventor can lay waste to multiple targets at a time with different area-of-effect attacks. Be wary, however, as these attacks will be put on cooldown after use #gamedev #indiedev

The pursuit of meat, skins, and pelts will cause nature to fight back tooth and claw, inflicting bleed and poison in deadly amounts #gamedev #indiedev

Once at a certain threshold, the Blademaster decides to go all-out, shedding his remaining armor. In this state, he's much less protected, but twice as deadly; determined to take as many of your party with him to the grave #gamedev #indiedev

The Blademaster is quick to react with both sword and sidearm. Should a member of your party he hasn't chosen to duel attack him, he'll return with swift retaliation, depending on what comes his way #gamedev #indiedev

The Blademaster primarily prefers to battle honorably in 1-on-1 duels. He'll set his sights on a particular unit and focus solely on them for a number of turns. Pray they're skilled enough at fighting back... #gamedev #indiedev

The Bandit Mariachi enemy has two distinct songs he plays in battle: One is a jaunty tune to perk up his allies! #gamedev #indiedev

A few animations showing off the deadly shots and dirty tricks that bandits will inflict upon your party while out on the trail #gamedev #indiedev

While every character is more or less an archetype more than a full-blown individuals, each class still has a "canon" name. Your various cowpokes will have all sorts of names from far and wide! Just hope that none of those names are attached to a bounty... #gamedev #indiedev

As the Sheriff, the journey on the trail will effect you just as much as your cowpokes. You'll face a few events near the start of your journey that will stick with you and provide different buffs for the rest of the campaign #gamedev #indiedev

In addition to battling bandits, wildlife, and overcoming the trials of nature itself, your party will also encounter a myriad of other travelers on the trail when going between towns. Should you choose to help, harm, humor or hinder them is all up to you #gamedev #indiedev

Man and beast may be one of the many problems your party will face out west, but the environment itself is no joy either. Harsh dust storms, oppressive sun, and bone-chilling nights are just a few of the obstacles your cowpokes will need to overcome or succumb to the elements #gamedev #indiedev

In our next big leg of development, your cowpokes will be facing their toughest obstacle yet. The Blademaster, a samurai and lone survivor of a shipwreck harboring the Japanese ambassador, ravages the wild west with a massive language barrier and a rage driving him to madness #indiedev #gamedev

Roving bandits thirsty for blood and cash won't be your party's only problem on the trail. The wildlife itself will also pose a challenge on your wagon. Take down these varmints to receive meat, pelts, and a moment of respite from the stressors of the trail #gamedev #indiedev

The Badlands, the essential backdrop of any classic western, is where your town is located and your journey begins! A biome without too many bells and whistles, but still rather deadly with a variety of terrain and bandits on the prowl, eager to rob any passing wagon #gamedev #indiedev

A war-hardened, frontline lieutenant, now in the throes of the ongoing Civil War. The Buffalo Soldier is a tanky frontliner capable of taking hit after hit, along with whipping his fellow party members into shape under the banner of his grand old flag #gamedev #indiedev

The Inventor is a young wunderkind from the steam-powered town of Neo Babylon. With a myriad of volatile chemicals and inventions, she's a master at disrupting and overwhelming foes #gamedev #indiedev

Have another sneak peek at some of the consumables and held items your cowpokes will be able to equip #gamedev #indiedev

🎶Love in a bottle, love in a bottle Don't need love when it comes in a bottle🎶 Our next leg will feature consumable items in the form of various tonics, tinctures, and other items your party will be able to use during combat when in a pinch. #gamedev #indiedev