Blood-Soaked Turn-Based Strategy Ex Sanguis Launches in Early Access This May, Demo Available Now

The tactical turn-based strategy game Ex Sanguis is set to arrive on Steam Early Access this May, following its reveal during FGS Live From GDC, the sister broadcast to the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

Developed by Lightbulb Crew, the creators of Othercide, Ex Sanguis tasks players with commanding elite warriors called Stillae—Kael, Syra, and Liora—against the forces of Stasis to restore life to a dying world. A demo is already available on Steam, letting you try out all three Stillae and explore a variety of skills and unlockable traits.

The game emphasizes strategic planning, often requiring players to think multiple turns ahead. Timeline Effects let you manipulate turn order, while many Stillae abilities can move enemies to create elaborate combos and chain reactions, blending pure damage with environmental strategy.

Ex Sanguis also incorporates roguelite elements, with procedurally generated levels leading up to challenging boss fights, while allowing players to retain some progress and gradually uncover the story of Stasia.

Although the full release date hasn’t been announced, you can wishlist the game on Steam, try the demo, and follow Lightbulb Crew on Twitter for the latest updates.