Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Game
Game2026
Solasta II
Developer Tactical Adventures
Solasta II is an upcoming tactical role-playing video game developed by Tactical Adventures and published by Kepler Interactive. It is the sequel to Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021). An early access version of the game was released for Windows in March 2026. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
397 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
230 positive · 97 negative
95% range 65–75%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 230 | 97 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 27 | 0 | 38 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,488 of 1,953 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Audience reaction is mostly positive: 198 positive vs 82 negative reactions.
Many players see strong potential in Solasta II, praising its tactical combat and improvements over the first game. Some compare it favorably to Baldur's Gate 3, noting that the devs are responsive to feedback. [6][13][24]
However, many criticize the character creator for producing unattractive or androgynous characters, and some report performance issues and crashes. Others feel the early access is too limited, with only 9–10 hours of content and a level cap of 4. [2][5][34][28]
Praised tactical combat · potential and improvements · dev responsiveness
Criticised character creator · performance issues · limited early access content
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 8, 2026. Method
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Solasta II sits at 70% positive across 327 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 397 · most liked firstSolasta 2 is, in its current state, mostly a lesson about what happens when a developer focuses on the wrong things. Solasta 1 was an ugly game with a bad story and bad voice acting, but it was still fun to play because of its solid gameplay and mechanical depth, its no-nonsense dungeon crawling, and its decent encounter design. It was a flawed gem, so I understand why it made sense to polish the weak areas to make Solasta 2 a better overall game. The problem isn't that those areas didn't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like people misunderstand "EARLY ACCESS" The game was released so the devs could receive CONSTRUCTIVE feedback. All I have been seeing are complaints and nothing really pointing on what would make it better for YOU to enjoy it. This isn't a video game. It's a TTRPG. This is Solasta. I didn't play a TON of Solasta 1, but I really enjoyed the character creation system there and look forward to seeing that here in the future. I am in love with the true to 5e so far. The actors are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I agree the character creator needs a lot of work - please let us create proper male characters - every character seems weirdly androgynous which kind of breaks immersion right from the outset. Buuuut, if you can get passed the character creation, the game itself is very enjoyable. The combat is fun, the story is good so far, the graphics and audio have been decent / better than I expected so far. It's not BG3 but it's a fun adventure so far. Will revise if they update the character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I see a lot of comments about this game trying way too hard to be BG3 but, isn't that the point we're trying to get to with games development here? Having a studio take the time and effort to craft something to the best of their collective ability instead of just throw out slop with a cash shop and hope that'll tide players over until the next content drop? Whatever... tangent aside, the game takes everything from the first game and throws some spit and polish on it and delivers it to you,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Several issues so far and I've split them in two categories. Presentation: 1 - Character Creator: I thought it was weird that so many reviews were mentioning it, but after seeing it for myself, I understand. So much development time seems to have been put into the graphics for the sequel, yet all heads and faces look like potatoes, and then you get in game and it somehow looks worse because of the lighting. 2 - The FPS can get shockingly bad in some places. 3 - The antagonist of the opening…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are tired of playing BG3 every twisted way you can, pick this game up. Be warned though, this early version is really just a demo pack. It is not a full game. I even got the message, 'you have finished the early version". You can't level past 4. I think this is an increasing scam happening on Steam now. Demos hidden by the term early access. I like this demo and I hope the full game comes sooner than later. For the price, stay away until the full game is released. This demo is not worth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has huge potential but as of right now at $40 USD price point, I would say hold off. Since it is early access the game is bare bones and needs a lot work. I understand that but it seems like they should have waited longer before releasing in early access. Cut scenes are choppy and just brutal to sit through. Performance is just lacking for mid to low tier pcs. I have to put everything on low setting and dlss on performance just to have smooth gameplay. Speaking of gameplay,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As it is now, not recommended. Waiting in hopes that it'll become better when it comes out of EA. The sole gripe I'm not recommending the game on, is the idiotic design of the Abandoned Camp location (the one with crystals and basilisks). It goes like that: - my lvl2 party drops down the ledge that leads to the basilisks; - my rogue successfully sneaks past everything and grabs the treasure without being detected, comes back to the party; - I try to backtrack to the entrance, as there…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solasta 1 was a very janky and ugly looking mess that still somehow managed to be an enjoyable game if you gave it a chance. Your party looked terrible and the writing was poor with the player being given only minimal dialogue options & decision making, but the combat overall saved the game. Unfortunately Solasta 2 has taken everything that was bad about Solasta 1 and made it far worse without really adding any substantial gameplay improvements. 1) the game overall looks much nicer but the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not recommending a game based on the character creator is wild. I love making my characters, but I'm not going to thumbs down a game based on it not being as varied as BG3. I am enjoying it so far, however, the problem I have is the persistent crashing even at lowest graphical settings. My computer is no slouch, so that's disappointing. I'm hoping that this is just a EA issue, and that it will get better as development continues.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I paid for the game, so I'm going to keep playing it. It's Early Access, and I genuinely hope this review ages poorly as the devs update it. But right now, three hours in? I am incredibly bored. I would only recommend picking this up right now if you have a massive amount of patience. Here is why the early game is completely failing to hook me: Zero Narrative Stakes: The game opens with a heavy focus on story and dialogue, but it's entirely surface-level. We are pushed into accepting a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved Solasta, but this is really nowhere near the mark. So far the story has been vague, confusing and nowhere near as exciting as Solasta 1, I understand that people try to avoid the 4 strangers meet in a tavern start as it's "played out", however the party being a family really doesn't gel well, and almost feels convenient/trite. The confusing quest from Maraike isn't interesting, I don't really care much for Deorcas and don't really see any immediate reason to find her. The next point…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't be fooled by the negative comments. The game is in early access with about 9 - 10 hours of gameplay. Does it have its issues? Yes and so did BG3 when it released in early access? The game is a huge improvement from the first installment, and the Devs are quick to listen to the community. The game has heart and is closer to the DND ruleset than any other games out there. Pros: - Great Story so far - Voice acting is great, Ben Starr, Amelia Tyler, Devora Wilde - Graphics are good -Open…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Congratulations to Tactical Adventures for the road so far. For those who have played the first title, it is amazing to see how far Solasta 2 has reached. I can't wait to see what the future hold for us! P.S.: Can we get a DM/GM Mode in the future? 👀
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was actually going to make a positive review of the game from an early access standpoint. Sure there are som glitches. But overall it has been enjoyable. UNTILL I'm offline and want to play the single player game (without coop...) and can't even access it because I "need to be logged in" It's does right ridiculous that you need and internet connection to play this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DISCLAIMER: This game is in beta phase. As of AUG2026: the campaign is 10h long; max level is 4; there are 6 playable classes (with multiclassing) and 4 races; there is no way to respec mid-campaign. Only buy this game now if you want to support the devs (both financially and by reporting bugs/new features). REVIEW: I have high hopes for this game. After completing the available content, I can confidently say that Solasta 2 has all the cards necessary to become another iconic CRPG. I am…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They need to fix the character creator. It is painfully difficult to make a party that doesn't look like a bunch of little boys.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First game was quite nice This one tries WAY WAY WAY too hard to be BG3 Most of the opening hours are cutscenes I hope devs will improve on the things that made the first game good - having actual mechanics from the tabletop
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tl;dr - Solasta II is pretty, has some fun mechanics, but suffers immensely in the presentation of its story, and the encounter design/flow of an adventure is abysmal. So, I'm a big enjoyer of TTRPGs, as well as CRPGs (all the BG games, Divinity, Pathfinder, etc...). While Solasta II offers a lot in terms of it's customization of the party (but not individual characters well, which is a problem) and fluid combat mechanics, it lacks a lot in writing. Overall, the story 8 hours in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's pretty early in early access but the game is shaping up well in my opinion. It's standard-fare D&D where you make a party of heroes and send them to maps to fight monsters, disarm traps, solve a puzzle or two, and come out carrying a pile of 18 shortbows to sell to a merchant. Compared to the original Solasta, there are many quality of life changes including default options on level-up for those who don't know the D&D rules, better visualization of odds and limitations, and a clearer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't buy in its current state. Needs a lot of work. Several hours in and save game is hard locked from broken NPC pathing. If NPC can't figure out its choice during its turn, they sit there forever and never end their turn.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really great start! I can't give a direct comparison to where BG3 was at this stage, but it has the potential to be a decent competitor to that game! I'm REALLY looking forward to more The good------------ Voice acting! , Even the generic party voices are pretty good Performance is already really great, even on linux The UI is quite good Music / Sound Environmental graphics Combat animations and effects Implementation of 5E DND 2024 edition Runs totally fine on Linux with Proton The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a fan of the first game, it pains me to give a thumbs down, i don't now why but this second game is lackluster compared to the first, at least in this early stages. Pros : - Better Graphics, guess that's all Con: - Worse combat area, almost no interactivity besides some traps, no hiding spot, minimal usable vertical area, worse yet the feeling of 'tactical' is diminished, i just don't know how is this possible coming from the same developer - Character creation focuses on the wrong stuff,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*IN CURRENT STATE IT'S 50/50* Monumental caveat that this is Early Access and several of my gripes would be solved with higher levels unlocked perhaps - but this goes to show what should and shouldn't be in early access. Overall, huge improvement graphically over the first game. Characters are still a little funky looking but far less egregious than last game. Some of the voice acting is decent, some is awful, annoying and flippant - if I had to attempt to suffer a whole game of the way my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a fan of Solasta I, I'm enjoying this so far. The graphics are a huge upgrade, and the world itself is beautifully rendered. On top of that, so far it has a more interesting story than Solasta I, and there's some high quality voice actors (cough, Ben Starr, cough), in the cast. One of the big draws of Solasta has always been the tactical combat, and I have no complaints there. They really try to stay faithful to DnD rules for every class's abilities. I will say that I played Solasta I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has potential, but the EA relased definitely too soon. I recommend skipping it until the game gets more updates. Some things don't work like nick mastery, or for some reason rogue cannot hide using cunning action either. Crafting is not implemented despite being able to find the materials or even the vendor specialising in it, one of the sorcerer subclasses even has higher level spells listed as TBD. Sometimes game does not let you loot stuff or leave the area, thankfully switching movement…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played a bit of Crown of the Magister, and there are a few things that bother me. I know the game is in Early Access, but I'll describe them anyway: - CC is problematic. shape blending is a bad idea because it makes character creation feel imprecise and approximate. Players prefer to fine-tune their character down to the smallest details, from the width of the tip of the nose to shoulder thickness. Different character sizes were also available in the original Crown of the Magister.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Coming into the franchise new (no prior experience with the first game) with only other cRPGs like BG3, PF KR, and PF WoTR. If you’ve finished BG3 and still want to scratch that itch, this is definitely a must have. Of course this is Early Access, so I went in with zero expectations given Larian’s massive budget. But first impressions: the game is surprisingly polished and very playable for an EA release. I spent about 12–13 hours finishing a playthrough, with only minor nitpicks overall.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Funny review: "Thumbs up because sacred flame actual works on enemies, unlike Baldur's Gate 3" Real review: As a huge fan of Baldur's Gate 3 who's relatively new to turn-based strategy, I'm going to try to be as fair and honest with this review. First off, the game is good. THE FINISHED PRODUCT will be worth the price, in my opinion. The devs really tried to create a game that can rival BG3, but has enough personality to stand on its own. They even gave us some pretty popular voice actors.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you liked the first one, then approach this game as a very early tech demo. If you are on the fence, then wait. If you are new to Solasta wishlist it and wait. Demo goes to lvl 4. A bit of jank and bugs, but nothing too bad. Visuals and spell animations are greatly improved. If you treat this as true early access, as in- an early look into the behind the scenes of where the game is headed, then it is exciting to see changes and improvements. If you are looking for a complete resolved…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've fully completed the demo and just started the Early Access. Within an hour, I turned the game off. Why? Because I already knew I was really gonna enjoy this, and want to save the experience of Act 1 for full release. Yes, the character creator needs some work, but the devs already posted an update about that just within one day. But this is Early Access, it needs a lot of work, and that's why it is in one. So give them all your feedback, it will make the full release better. But don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is good. The presentation is making it worse. I’m still early in the game and I know this is an in-development build, so take this as feedback rather than a final judgment. I’m honestly pretty disappointed with the direction Solasta 2 has taken visually. What I loved about the first Solasta was that it felt like a digital tabletop RPG. It looked and felt like I was playing D&D on a battle map. The grid was right there, the environments were readable, and the presentation kept the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Creating 4 party members in one sitting is pretty tough. So I can't recommend it to just anyone right now. Esepecially as the type of people who want to play crunchy games like this don't necessarily want to make this process easier using presets. A return of the function in Solasta 1 where you can save character load outs would really fix this problem. And/or in game respec and appearance alteration. I am still playing this game though because I have an outsized interest in the genre and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Verdict: A promising CRPG with solid foundations and clear potential. The core systems deliver a satisfying tactical experience, but several interface and narrative issues keep the game from reaching its full potential in early access. With continued polish to environmental interactions, interface design, and narrative pacing, this title could become a very good CRPG. Combat and mechanics Combat is engaging and generally rewarding. Party composition, resource management, and choice of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nice step up in production value across the board from the first game. Same good solid fun 5e gameplay. While a lot better than the first one, still subpar character visuals. Partially the art, partially the character creator system. But if that's the reason you're giving a negative review... wtf. The environment and other art is a ton better, and it can look quite nice. Environments are also a bit more natural as opposed to the hardcore grid layouts from the first game. They've also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From a game design standpoint having talking MCs is a bad idea in RPGs. Right now I don't feel drawn to the story at all because there is nothing rooting me into the game world. It's like I'm a bystander who herds four orphans on their own journey. The player is not included in the story, they have no role to play when the roles are played for them by soulless personalities. This is a fundamental problem that rots the core of what could have been a great BG3-like RPG. Let the player roleplay…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →People are saying not to judge the game by the character creator, but first impressions are important, and not just that, the awful models are something you have to live with through the entire campaign. All the races and genders seem to share the same base model, that is to say the same head, torso, arms, and legs, with their proportions changed to make them seem different. The features are incredibly androgynous and heavily bloomed, so even when choosing scars or blemishes it looks like every…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →People arent remembering that bg3 did the same thing. they released an early access and then took a while to finish the game, then delivered. This game as it is now has a lot of promise and potential, they added character languages, better graphics, better ui. You can tell that they want to make a good game. You make all your party members like the first game and they are in the cinematics. Theres way more character customization, and even more backstory built into the game. The game is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The upvote is conditional, as there are points about the game that I really dig but there are others that annoy me mightily. Combat is good, perhaps even superior to BG3 in that features like Ready Action are available. Might not seem like much, but it opens a range of tactical options that were missing from previous titles in the genre. The other strong point, and a point that struck me as old school AD&Dish, came up at level 3 when a sand lion decided to run. It was the last critter left in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solasta II is out today in Steam Early Access! I had the pleasure of working on this game as a character concept artist a couple of years ago. Here are some of the designs I've produced, I can't wait to show more! #tacticaladventures
positive · AI labelView post →They've made a good start, and I'm excited to see the finished game. I think some of the negative reviewers are forgetting this is very early access and bugs and some roughness is to expected at this stage, they seem to be expecting a full game. This is limited to level 4 and one chapter, and I expect things will change a lot between now and full release. If you like the studio, helping to shape early access like I did in BG3 and want to support the Devs get it now, if your'e wanting the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't played too long due to couple reasons I will explain below. Game has potential but need to improve on a lot of stuff. Pros: 1. Way better graphic, animation compare to Solasta1. Somewhat comparable to BG3. But you need to fix the optimization, somehow I get worse fps after the update about it. 2. A lot of utility improvement, such as standard arrow is infinite now, group stat check and new party movement. Cons: 1.UI!! Oh my god the UI, it is one of the main reason I can't continue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a ton, and I mean A TON, of potential. There are systems that are better than BG3's implementation of D&D 5e. That said, I am cautiously recommending this game with the understanding that it needs to probably hit the Q3 or maybe even Q4 milestones to really fire on all cylinders. Some neat things I found during my time: -Fully saving on death throws stabilizes you at 1hp, offering a risk/reward to not prioritizing a downed party member -Actually being able to explore the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solasta: Crown of the Magister had this oddly cozy feel of a DnD campaign one of your friends threw together at a short notice yet it was also something that they had always wanted to do. Solasta 2 is now that same friend, but they have honed their craft, they have a much better understanding of the rules, they've listened to the feedback of their players and they are more willing to do things a little differently. To be fair, this game is not Baldur's Gate 3. And it doesn't need to be.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game takes place in the magical continent of Neokos, where players control a party of four adopted siblings investigating the mystery behind their mother’s death and a rising dark force called Shadwyn. Compared with many CRPGs, the story feels more like a tabletop campaign than a cinematic RPG. Dialogue and narrative exist mainly to support exploration and combat rather than dominate the experience. The core of Solasta II is its turn-based tactical combat built around the SRD 5.2 ruleset…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Video games that are coming out this week are: Mr. Sleepy Man 1348 Ex Voto Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake GreedFall: The Dying World Solasta II (Early Access) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection STARWEAVE Collector's Cove Solateria Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times
neutral · AI labelView post →While I do see potential on it, there some aspects that leave a lot to be desired even on an early release. Pros: ++ Combat is satisfying and well implemented. ++ Voice acting is good (even though it's off sync with the animation) ++ Weapons and armors graphics are good Cons: -- Environment exploration is bland. Caer Mar itself has nothing interesting going on, you get into a tavern and nothing... There's a cave overflowing with some blue "magic weave", weird statues aaaand…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Abysmal controls and poor camera work. Still need a lot of polishing obv. Character creator is awesome tho Will wait for another update.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early Access first impressions. The game is gorgeous. The graphics are very much improved to the point i could compare this in some ways to Baldurs gate 3. The cut scenes are very nice. I absolutely feel right at home with the game play since i spent so many hours in games with this same D&D rule set. The character creator is quite good although it does need some better options for more hairs and male characters need some work. Also they need to give different body sizes. Almost all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved Solasta I, and this has not disappointed in Early Access(EA). I just finished the EA Portion of the story, and it left me hungry for more. Of course, it is still a bit buggy, but that is typical with EA. Overall it was true to the gameplay in Solasta I, with some improvements. The faces of the player-created characters could use a little work. There are a lot of close-ups, and if you don't get the face right, you get some characters that look cross-eyed or just a bit freaky. My…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If rolling dice and making tough decisions in one game wasn't enough for you, then you'll love that we've teamed up with @tactical-adventures.com to bring you an Esoteric Ebb & Solasta II Steam Bundle! store.steampowered.com/bundle/71082...
neutral · AI labelView post →I enjoyed the first game, Solasta Crown of the Magister, but Solasta 2, in my opinion, should not be available in early access as of yet. I know they are tenativly planning on a year of early access, but after completing the story as far as you can in early access, it just felt like this was more of an alpha release. The character models remind me of what you would see 10 years ago in terms of options and detail, and any "female" character looks androgynous at best. If you want a non…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks great for an isometric game and uses a modified version of the D&D 5.5e ruleset. When it runs, the performance is fine, but it's very unstable and there haven't been any stability improvements since release. If Solasta II follows in the original Solasta's footsteps, it'll eventually be truly excellent, with a variety of classes and species to choose from, a reasonable level cap, and custom campaign mods to explore. However, this current version is still extremely early in Early Access,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For Solasta 1 players on the fence: Improvement on the first one, even this early in the dev cycle. Notably better UI, presentation, design and layout. Much smoother running, though I modded the hell out of One. Looks better, level design incorporates more verticality. If this is easy to mod, then it'll be an excellent 5.5e simulator. For others: This is a good top down tabletop RGP simulator, in the same vein as BG3. Production values aren't quite that good, but the voice acting and story…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm disappointed, although it's early access so much could change in the future. The storyline looks promising, and I found myself immersed in it. But the movement, in particular, is very clunky. The combat doesn't offer as much as it does in Solasta, with fewer tactical choices. Progression feels slow, and maps are somewhat linear, along with quests. There is no real sense of discovery as the map shows where everything is, including people you need to speak to. So it's a case of follow-the-map…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is currently causing my Ryzen 5600 w/ RX 7600 setup to force shut down after a few minutes of playing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New game time, let's check out Solasta II! If you loved BG3 keep your eye on this one. Ty Tactical Adventures for the key 🧡
positive · AI labelView post →Solasta II Early Access Preview - RPGamer.
neutral · AI labelView post →Played the Solasta II demo today and can't wait for the early access period to start! My only complaint is that I want to play more. 😭 If you're looking for a game to scratch that Dungeons and Dragons 5e itch after finishing Baldur's Gate 3, give the demo a go!
positive · AI labelView post →It really feels like people have forgotten that Early Access means the game isn't finished yet? I have the privilege and misfortune in equal measure of being in the discord for this game and it's kinda depressing to watch what are presumably entire adults having tantrums about a game being "only 15 hours for $35". It's only the first act. Not everything is implemented yet. There's going to be bugs. It's Early Access. That's the point. This isn't BG3, there's no corp like Hasbro with infinite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
Posts are quoted from public profiles with links to the original. Want yours removed? Contact us.
