Disciples: Domination serves as indirect proof that sticking to a specific setting when a series changes developers isn’t always the best approach.


Disciples: Domination
2026 Kalypso Media69Worthwhile
Playtime
LongTypically 40 hours
Playable on
- GeForce NOW
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $44.99
- $49.99
- $49.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- February 12, 2026
- Developer
- Artefacts Studio
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media
- Themes
Overview
Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar from the tyrannical grip of the gods, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – and attempt to hold together a crumbling kingdom. The fire of doubt burns scorching within her, sparked by the crushing weight of the throne in Yllian and stoked by twisted dreams of becoming one of the very monsters she once defied – and destroyed. Paralyzed by fear and haunted by her own power, Avyanna’s rule begins to crack. Allies disappear and abandon her. An unknown force spreads strife and madness through her realm. The choice is yours – shape the future, for salvation or ruin. As you chase the truths behind the ceaseless conflicts, dark magic and lurking conspiracies infecting your rotting empire, you’ll face betrayal, strife, and shadowy schemes. Uncover the long-lost Mountain Clans, witness the rise of...
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Reception
- Metacritic69from 15 reviews
- OpenCritic69from 8 reviews
An uninspired strategy RPG, Disciples: Domination offers an unremarkable experience that fails to stand out in a crowded genre. There are a few flashes of brilliance here and there – primarily with the morally challenging decisions that need to be made in the throne room – but otherwise this latest entry in the Disciples series fails to offer a compelling...
Disciples: Domination knows exactly what it is and what it wants to do. It's an old-school strategy game with great combat but also frustratingly shallow mechanics in other areas. Fans will love it; everyone else will wonder what the big deal is.
Fun turn-based strategy RPG in which you must try to keep together a crumbling kingdom
Disciples: Domination can feel slow, tedious, and grindy at times, but fun can still be had in its unique party recruitment mechanic and highly customizable player character. However, it doesn’t change enough from the game that came before to justify its existence as a sequel, and may even feel like a disappointing departure for returning fans.


























