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Second Chances

Deadpixel · Published by indie.io

Content notice: The game contains violence, blood, swearing, and abuse of alcohol.

Positive — 92% positive (12 reviews)

Last updated 4 Oct 2026

A turn-based RPG where every battle is a puzzle, and every choice carries weight. Guide Paul Kimbel, a troubled author trapped between life and death, through a haunting world built from his own imagination. No grinding—just pure strategy, exploration, and high-stakes combat.

DJCTQ 14
-40%

£4.79

£7.99

Lowest price we've ever recorded

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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £4.79 · Highest: £4.797 Oct 2026

Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy · 2025 · More under £5 games

Navigate Paul Kimbel’s perilous path as he grapples with life and death in this turn-based RPG. Each battle is a puzzle, each decision matters, and every move shapes the narrative in Deadpixel’s 2025 release.

About this game

After a fatal accident, famed fantasy author Paul Kimbel awakens in Limbo—a nightmarish realm where reality and fiction intertwine. To escape, he must journey through The Void, a twisted reflection of his novels, filled with familiar faces, forgotten regrets, and deadly encounters.

Second Chances is a story-driven, turn-based RPG that challenges players to think strategically. Every battle demands a unique approach—there’s no grinding, only tactical decision-making and party-building mastery. Explore a beautifully eerie world, solve intricate puzzles tied to the world’s lore, and uncover the truth behind Paul’s shattered past.

Will Paul find redemption, or will he be lost in The Void forever?

  • Strategic, High-Stakes Combat – Every encounter is a unique puzzle; brute force won’t save you. Master abilities, class synergies, and positioning to survive.

  • A Twisted Fantasy World – Explore an atmospheric, hand-crafted world shaped by Paul’s subconscious—where his stories and personal demons collide.

  • Deep Exploration & Puzzle Solving – Study the environment, decipher lore, and solve intricate puzzles to unlock new paths and secrets.

  • No Grinding, Just Strategy – Success is determined by your choices, not repetitive battles. Build a party suited for each challenge.

  • A Dark & Emotional Story – Experience a gripping narrative filled with twists, moral dilemmas, and haunting revelations.

Lose yourself in a world of regret, redemption, and second chances. Will you help Paul escape his own mind?

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows® 8.1/10/11 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Second Chances: Every Battle Is a Puzzle

    Paul Kimbel is a troubled author caught between living and not, walking through a world built out of his own imagination. Second Chances is a turn-based RPG where fights have a correct answer rather than a health bar to grind down. No filler, no leveling for its own sake and choices that land where you would rather they did not. Second Chances is on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, October 1 to October 8. Come and say hello in our Discord
    Read full article on Community Announcements (keking26)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Second Chances: 40% Off in the Steam Summer Sale!

    Second Chances is 40% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3407990/
    Read full article on Community Announcements (alyssa.dicaterino)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Update notes for 4/7

    Fixed bugs that causethe game to go back to main titles after a certain point.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Deadpixel)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.24 05/09/2025

    - keyboard and gamepad rebinding reworked : You can now rebind your keyboard and gamepad controls,through a much more detailed, and easy to use menu. - fixed minor bugs - fixed typos
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Deadpixel)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    patch 1.23

    - fixed some minor bugs - balancing special moves
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Deadpixel)

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