Quartet
Release date: Aug 26, 2025
Developers: Something Classic Games LLC
Publishers: Something Classic Games LLC
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Story: A series of train robberies leads to evidence of a government conspiracy. A mysterious deck of cards gives a young girl a vision of another world. A fleet of deadly airships burns a path across the Imperial frontier. The world’s unlikeliest hero manifests tremendous magical power. These stories intertwine in the world of Quartet. Before it is all over, the eight heroes will uncover how a secret, centuries-old conflict literally reshaped the world. Then they will have their own decision to make about the destiny of magic. Gameplay: Quartet is a 20-30 hour RPG that begins with four separate stories, playable in any order. Those stories come together, giving the player a final party of eight characters. In combat, the player can deploy four of those characters at a time, with the ability to quickly swap in any of the four “reserve” characters. When a character swaps in, they immediately take their turn. While characters are in the reserves, they regenerate their AP at an enhanced rate. This allows clever players to hit the enemy with a never-ending stream of their best attacks, by swapping characters in at just the right moment. Like any good RPG, exploration is a key gameplay element in Quartet. Climb ropes, traverse dangerous cliff gaps and discover secret paths and be rewarded with powerful and rare loot, and with 8 playable characters, Quartet has a lot of rare loot and secrets to uncover. Combat: Eight characters fight against enemies in turn-based combat. The player can deploy four characters at a time, with the ability to swap in any of the four reserve characters. Swapped characters are able to immediately take a turn. While characters are in the reserve, they continue to regenerate their AP, allowing tactically savvy players to hit the enemy with a never-ending stream of their best attacks. Features Combat is fast-paced, turn-based, and full to the brim with TONS of special abilities to use. Each character and enemy turn are shown in the turn queue on the right, allowing the player to plan devastating and timely tactical strikes. Players can unleash multiple elemental and physical abilities to exploit enemy weaknesses. AP automatically regenerates after a hero's turn. So don't be stingy—spam those spells! In Quartet, you control 4 characters on the front line, with the other 4 ready to jump into the action at any time. Ready to bring out your heavy-hitter or an emergency healer? Swap in seamlessly from the reserve party! Swapped-in characters take their turn immediately, with no penalty. While characters are in the reserves, they also regenerate their ability points (AP) more rapidly, making swapping a crucial element of combat. From the steampunk-inspired streets of Leornin to the forests on the barbarian frontier; from the cursed marshes of Tyche to the underworld warehouses of Seren, Quartet offers lots to explore. Exploration is absolutely worth your while. With eight party members to equip, you need lots of gear, and a lot of it comes out of a treasure chest. We have a hippo as a playable character 

Press reviews: “The game’s finely-paced and deep narrative, great soundtrack, and well-executed gameplay ensure that it easily keeps the player’s attention. It all amounts to a highly rewarding experience that is easily recommended to any RPGamer.” 4.5/5 – RPGamer “Quartet is a very traditional turn-based RPG, with wonderful writing and perfect pacing. Its combat, although familiar feeling is a lot of fun, and swapping between characters and locations keeps the experience fresh in those early hours. To call it a warm hug of an RPG would be an understatement, and I was happy to live in its bubble for as long as it would have me.” 8.5/10 – Loot Level Chill “Quartet not only excels with its fantastic ensemble cast, eclectic music, colorful visuals, engaging gameplay, and engrossing story, but its intangible “x factor” made my twenty-eight-hour or so jaunt a special experience. If this review does not put Quartet on RPG fans’ radars, then perhaps the notion of adventuring with Juna—a sage, sassy, and supportive talking hippo—will.” 88/100 – RPGFan 

Notes: Mild fantasy violence. Mild profanity.