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Terminal Zero · Published by Terminal Zero
Content notice: The game contains animated, non-realistic violence against both humanoid and monstrous enemies, with some effects featuring blood splatter. Intoxicants such as tobacco, alcohol, and fantasy substances may be encountered, used, and traded via text and UI elements.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
Ward Off Evil is an open world strategy RPG set in an apocalyptic sword & sorcery world. Create your character, rally an army, and roam the wastes as you battle to avert, or bring about, the end of the Cycle.
RPG · 2026 · More free games
Roam the apocalyptic wasteland of Ward Off Evil, an open world strategy RPG where you can shape your own destiny by creating a unique character and leading an army against the end of the Cycle.
About this game
As the Cycle draws to a close, the last bastion of humanity overflows with survivors loyal to their ancient empires. Each tribe envisions a new future for mankind, oblivious to the conspiracy that led them all here in the first place.
Though many cling to their crumbling cities and dwindling civilizations, this dying world's fate is not set in stone. As a Guide, you can lead your army across the wastes, take on any contract, and champion any cause. Will you stand against impossible odds for the sake of all humanity, or will you abandon all hope and bring about the end times?
Features:
You are one of many nameless wanderers, but your destiny is far from fixed. Customize your character by choosing a tribe and a background. Develop them throughout the game by learning new active skills, passive perks, and discovering otherworldly powers.
Many survivors will fight for coin, honor, or glory. Recruit units from a cast of four major factions - ambitious Lemurians, noble Thuleans, fierce Hyperboreans, and fanatical Agarthans. Complement your army with minor tribes, like the enigmatic Shu or the ethereal Atlanteans, or tame beasts and monsters native to the wastes. If all else fails, conjure Elementals and Thoughtforms through long-forgotten rituals... if you are willing to pay the price.
The desert is ripe for plunder, brimming with ancient relics and caravans alike. Choose your engagements carefully as you traverse these lands, then face your foes in tactical, turn-based battles using the units and skills of your choice. Further enhance your army by equipping powerful Relics that can rewrite the rules of war. Resort to every trick in the book to emerge victorious, or become yet another casualty of the end times.
Carve your path as you decide who to side with and who to destroy. In these unprecedented times, seize each opportunity however you choose. Become a caravaneer, trading goods between settlements. Join great battles as a mercenary company, or delve deep into mysterious dungeons in search of unimaginable power.
Many have perished while pursuing noble causes, and you may even choose to become a living legend to those in the desert. Yet even the most virtuous path can lead to unexpected outcomes, and your deeds will shape your standing with every faction. Seize your destiny and uncover one of many possible endings.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon X4 equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB VRAM, GTX 750 Ti or equivalent
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Devlog: Quests and locations!
Hey everyone!Since announcing our official release date (October 12th is just a month away!), we haven't slowed down for a single moment. As promised in our previous post, all our energy is now focused on filling the game with content, polishing, and squashing bugs. Today, we have a bunch of concrete updates for you!Quests, quests, questsThe main storylines for the Hyperborea faction are on the final stretch! Over the past week, we’ve been working intensely to ensure their story is immersive, engaging, and memorable. All that's left is to test everything and apply some cosmetic tweaks.We’ve finished working on all the main locations in the game! The places where you’ll explore, trade, and recruit your armies are ready for your arrival.Those black bars looking like they were cut straight from classified government documents aren't a bug. Besides the main cities, we also have additional, special locations strictly tied to specific quests and key plot moments. We absolutely don't want to spoil anything for you before the release, so for now, they have to remain a secret.However, we can reveal that the vast majority of these "secret" spots are also fully completed!Work is in full swing, and launch day is approaching fast. As always, thank you for your incredible support and belief in our project. We only have a few steps left to the finish line!Catch you in the next devlog!(And remember – if you haven't done it yet, adding Ward Off Evil to your Steam wishlist is a huge support for us and the best way to help out before launch!)Read full article on Community Announcements (Rudus)AnnouncementsOfficial
Ward Off Evil Launches October 12th!
We have some massive news to share with you all today. After a lot of hard work, coffee, and late nights, we finally have an official release date... Ward Off Evil is launching on October 12th, 2026!It’s an incredible mix of exciting and stressful over here at the studio, but we are absolutely thrilled to reach this milestone. With the core of the game built out, we are officially pretty much feature-complete! We are now shifting our entire focus toward content implementation, bug testing, and minor polish to make sure the launch build is as smooth as possible.Over the last two development sprints, we’ve packed the game with the final missing mechanics and a ton of new content.- We’ve fully integrated player leveling, alongside a ton of new skills and perks. There are currently 125 level-up options available! It might sound like overkill, but we had a really interesting system in mind and we can't wait to see the builds you come up with.- The brand-new Relic system is officially in the game, alongside the ability to rank up your units to make them even stronger.- We are currently implementing the major questlines and building out the final locations. The world map itself is also mostly complete!- Sights & Sounds: The game is looking much better thanks to a wave of visual improvements, and we’ve overhauled the environmental ambiance with brand-new audio effects to pull you deeper into the world.Things are going incredibly well, and we only have a handful of devlogs left to share before launch day. Thank you so much for sticking with us on this journey, and we'll see you soon!(Don't forget to wishlist Ward Off Evil if you haven't already—it helps us out immensely!)Read full article on Community Announcements (Rudus)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update: Map, Journal, and New Quest
Wanderers,Your attempts to survive the wasteland haven't gone unnoticed. We’ve been watching your struggles, gathering feedback, and now we return with a massive update to the Ward off Evil demo. The world is still trying to kill you, but this time, we are giving you slightly better tools to delay the inevitable.Here is what awaits you in the latest patch:World Map: No more wandering blind. We’ve implemented a fully functional map to help you navigate the harsh terrain. But remember – just because you know where you’re going, doesn’t mean you’ll survive the journey.Quest Journal: Your unpaid contracts, grim tasks, and uncovered secrets finally have a proper home. The new journal allows you to track your progress, meaning there are no more excuses for leaving a job unfinished.New Quest: The Nephilim: "The Valley of lost blessing" awaits. You will stumble upon the remnants of an ancient, colossal race cursed with madness. Decide whether to put the beasts out of their misery or find another path. Tread carefully—this encounter forgives no mistakes.Combat UI Improvements: We’ve added some tooltip in the combat interface so you can plan your desperate tactical maneuvers with better precision.Small tweaks and quality of life improvements.The updated demo is live on Steam right now. Gather your warband, count your rations, and hit the trail.Let us know on Steam discussions how you like the new additions. May the sands be merciful (we both know they won't be).— The Ward off Evil TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Rudus)AnnouncementsOfficial
Let's Play Demo
We are playing the demo!Read full article on Community Announcements (Rudus)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo is live!
Hi everyone!Today we have some great news! The Ward off Evil Demo is finally out and available to the public!The last couple of days have been really intense for us, as we wanted to deliver the best possible experience. We spent long hours finishing features, adding content, and playtesting everything, and we think we managed to do a pretty good job.That being said, there are only three of us working on the game, and it's already quite large. So please take a moment to download the demo and give it a try. If you encounter any bugs or issues, or if you have any general feedback, please visit our discussion thread and let us know:https://steamcommunity.com/app/3422000/discussions/0/573792389464895695/We hope you have fun with this version of the game! Don't forget to wishlist it and keep an eye on our store page for future updates.Have a great day!Terminal ZeroRead full article on Community Announcements (Rudus)
