This game is rated ESRB: Mature 17+ for Violence, Suggestive Themes and Blood.
Blackguards is a turn-based strategy RPG developed by Daedalic Entertainment and released in 2014 for Windows and Mac. Set in a dark, mature world, the game follows a band of criminals and outcasts rather than conventional heroes, weaving a story centered on crime, betrayal, drugs, and murder. Players choose from three character archetypes — warrior, mage, or hunter — and freely distribute skill points to build their character according to their preferred playstyle. Combat takes place across more than 180 distinct hex-based battlefields, each presenting its own tactical challenges. The campaign features branching narrative decisions at key moments, allowing players to influence the direction and outcome of the story. The overall tone leans toward moral ambiguity and loss rather than traditional heroic fantasy, positioning it as a darker entry within the RPG and turn-based strategy genres.
