{
  "id": 1768711,
  "title": "Entropy, a deliciously miserable Final Fantasy-esque RPG where your party members can permanently die, is now out in early access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/entropy-a-deliciously-miserable-final-fantasy-esque-rpg-where-your",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:07:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/entropy-a-deliciously-miserable-final-fantasy-esque-rpg-where-your-party-members-can-permanently-die-is-now-out-in-early-access"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Entropy, a turn-based RPG with post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Final Fantasy, has entered early access. Developer Lovely Hellplace has poured their passion into this misery-filled world where the passage of time and infertility have led to a severely depleted human population. Players take control of a party whose members can tragically perish, adding an XCOM-like pressure to the gameplay. The game kicks off in a theater performance, but this is quickly interrupted by the arrival of demons, forcing the player to defend themselves before venturing towards hell. With an overworld to explore and turn-based combat reminiscent of classic RPGs, Entropy also features valuable items like weapons, armors, and spells to collect. The early access release includes the first act, or roughly a quarter of the game, encompassing two towns, three dungeons, and numerous smaller locations. The team aims to provide a rich and immersive RPG experience, with two more acts to follow in the next year. For those unsure, a demo is available, or you can simply purchase it on Steam.",
  "summary": "I was already aware of Entropy before Edwin called it a game that looked like a PS1 game fished from a toilet , primarily thanks to the stellar work developer Lovely Hellplace carried out in their previous game Dread Delusion , but I'm sure that would have hooked me in conceptually just as easily. And now you can dive into this turn-based, post-apocalyptic RPG yourself, as it's launched into…",
  "key_points": [
    "Entropy is a turn-based RPG with a post-apocalyptic Final Fantasy-like setting.",
    "Players can permanently lose party members, adding pressure to gameplay.",
    "Early access release includes first act with two towns, three dungeons."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}