Deltarune
Main Game
RELEASED
8.4
Jun 4, 2025
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4+4bytobyfox
Overview:|
This is a main game blending RPG, Adventure, and Turn-based Strategy elements where you explore the mysterious Dark World as Kris alongside Susie and Ralsei. Battles allow you to fight or spare foes, with player actions guided by the SOUL within Kris. The full experience is structured across seven planned chapters, distinguishing itself with strong musical integration and a narrative focused on the consequences of your choices in this parallel story.
This is a main game experience set in a parallel narrative universe, blending elements of role-playing, adventure, and turn-based strategy. Players are thrust into a mysterious world known as the "Dark World" alongside Kris and their classmate, Susie. There, they meet Ralsei, who reveals a prophecy concerning the trio's destiny to save this realm. The core structure of the full game is planned to unfold across seven distinct chapters, each presenting new challenges within unique Dark Worlds.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
The gameplay loop centers on exploration, character interaction, and combat encounters. Battles utilize a turn-based strategy system, offering players the choice to engage enemies through traditional fighting mechanics or by utilizing non-violent methods, such as sparing opponents. A key mechanical feature involves the player's control over the SOUL, represented as a heart shape, which resides within Kris's body, influencing their actions during critical moments.
As the party leader, Kris commands the group, though some commands may appear involuntary to the other members. The dynamic between the party—Kris, Susie, and Ralsei—is central to navigating the narrative and overcoming obstacles presented in the Dark Worlds.
What makes this game unique in its genre?
The game distinguishes itself through its unique blend of genres, incorporating strong musical elements alongside its RPG framework. The narrative progression is deeply tied to the choices made during encounters, emphasizing the consequences of action versus pacifism within the story's framework. The atmosphere shifts between the mundane reality and the fantastical, often surreal environments of the Dark World.
Release and Availability
This title was first released on June 4, 2025. It is available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.
What is the current content status?
As of the current date, this main game experience does not feature any released downloadable content (DLCs) or expansions. The complete vision for the game is intended to be realized across the planned seven chapters.
Genre Focus
The primary genres associated with this title are Music, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, and Indie.
Game Details
Primary Name: Deltarune
Alternative Names:
DELTARUNE.exe (windows executable)
Type: Main Game
Series: Undertale
Developer: tobyfox
Publisher: tobyfox, 8-4
Engine: GameMaker Studio 2
Release Information
Release Date: Jun 4, 2025
Genres & Themes
Genres: Music, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Themes: Drama, Mystery, Action, Comedy
Platforms
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch 2MacNintendo Switch
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
PEGI:12+
CLASS_IND:14+
ACB:PG (Parental Guidance)
Mild Coarse Language, Mild Sexual Themes, Mild Themes, Mild Violence, Scary Scenes, Mild Gambling Themes
USK:12+
ESRB:T (Teen)
CERO:B (12+)
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