The Blood of Dawnwalker review

The Blood of Dawnwalker is the most recent game here, released on Steam on September 2, 2026. Rebel Wolves sets it in 14th century Europe during the Black Death, as vampires step out of the shadows. You play Coen, human by day and vampire by night, and each form has its own abilities: supernatural vampire skills after dark, sword and magic in daylight. The Steam page says every quest moves time forward, so you must choose whom to help before your family runs out of days. The open world is hand-crafted, with forests, plains, swamps, mountains and medieval settlements, and it is built in Unreal Engine 5. It ranks last because it is new, has no Metascore in Steam's data yet and costs $69.99. Players who want the newest release should still look here first.

Who it is for

players who want the newest big RPG release of 2026

Price

$69.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night
• Two gameplay loops with distinct abilities for day and night
• Quests move time forward, so you cannot help everyone
• Hand-crafted open world in 14th century Europe
• Built in Unreal Engine 5

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Newest release on the list, out September 2, 2026
• Strength: Choices about who to help shape the world
• Strength: Steam lists adjustable difficulty and save anytime
• Weakness: $69.99, tied for the most expensive pick
• Weakness: No Metascore on Steam yet
• Weakness: Minimum RAM is 16 GB

Key facts

• Developer: Rebel Wolves
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Released on Steam: September 2, 2026
• Minimum RAM: 16 GB
• Minimum storage: 60 GB

Where it ranks

The Blood of Dawnwalker is No. 10 in our Best RPGs Right Now verdict.