We first reported on Wardrum, a new turn-based tactical rhythm game from Team 17, back in December 2025. Since then, the publisher has announced that a new demo is now available on Steam, as well as confirming that Wardrum will release on May 7th, 2026.

In a press statement, Team 17 said. “Darkest Dungeon meets Parappa the Rapper, Wardrum is a tactical turn-based game where you must tune your rhythm with your inner warrior to plan and execute flawless battle tactics to defeat rival tribes from across an unforgiving fantasy-inspired land.”

Key features in Wardrum:

Deep tactical turn-based combat where careful planning and flawless rhythmic execution can mean the difference between life and death.

Activate abilities in time to the beat to deal devastating attacks or powerful buffs.

Forge a path across a harsh fantasy world full of rhythm magic, face death, and strengthen your warriors until you have the power to destroy the dark sorcery infecting the lands.

Make use of the battlefield by comboing attacks and hazards: push enemies off cliffs, activate deadly traps, and pull foes into kill zones set by your archer.

Every run brings different challenges. Trek across six distinctive biomes with random map paths, navigating through battles, sanctuaries, and other events to go toe to toe against dangerous bosses.

All biomes come with their own formidable enemies and environmental dangers.

Encounter a range of over 35 menacing enemies that require careful tactical planning to overcome.

Roguelite replayability: Death is temporary! Face death, learn from your mistakes, upgrade your warband, and venture forth again.