2026’s Best RPG Is Finally on Consoles Just in Time for GOTY Season
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is now available on consoles, giving players a second chance to try ZA/UM's brilliant Disco Elysium follow-up.
After playing close to 150 new video games in 2026, few have left a lasting impression like Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. The story of personal failure in a world built on betrayal made me feel more like the disgraced spy, Hershel Wilk, who can't seem to do right by anyone. Zero Parades, a narrative-driven RPG built on tabletop rules, featuring dice rolls and skill checks, is finally available across multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Although the game faced a turbulent development cycle ending in post-launch layoffs, its quality shines through. It carries the hallmark of Disco Elysium with a sharp, written espionage RPG experience that digs into your very being. The protagonist, Hershel, aka Cascade, is tasked with completing one last job in the town of Portofiro, where she must regain the trust of those she betrayed in a failed mission.
This personal reckoning combines traditional spy tale elements with tragedy and humor, creating a tragic comedy of errors.
Every decision in Zero Parades is emotionally charged, as you lie your way into redemption while navigating high-stakes RPG risk-taking. Despite the game's initial struggles, it overcomes the baggage, thanks to its brilliant writing on par with Disco Elysium. Zero Parades: Director's Cut is now accessible on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
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