Neo-classic digital gamebook RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle announced for PC

Digitalis Publishing and developer 15 Industry have announced Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a “choose your own adventure” neo-classic digital gamebook RPG. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026 with English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

A neo-classic digital gamebook RPG that reimagines the charm of classic gamebooks for the modern age. Experience the nostalgic feel of scribbling stats with a pencil, rolling dice to decide your fate, and flipping pages by hand. The “authentic fantasy” you crave is right here!

Key Features

• A Rich Fantasy Woven by Two Protagonists – Set in the plague-ridden capital of Erishing, the narrative centers on the Dark Castle, inhabited by a mysterious witch. Players choose between two protagonists — Havelock the warrior and Paneri the mage — to experience the narrative from two distinct perspectives.
• Dice Rolls and Choices Shape Your Destiny – Your fate is determined by your decisions and the roll of the dice. Good fortune may save you from a crisis, but a single careless choice can lead to an unexpected death.
• Over 300 Hand-Drawn Illustrations – Veteran creator Yoshio Nishimura, with over 30 years of experience in the industry, spent more than six years hand-drawing over 300 illustrations to bring this world to life.

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Recommended for Fans Of…

• Sorcery!
• Fighting Fantasy / The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
• Grailquest
• Dungeons & Dragons
• The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
• Roadwarden

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

Simplified Chinese