- New Playable Faction, New Camp, Better Gameplay, September 16 - 14 September 2026
Hey guys,The demo is getting a major update on September 16, and it's a big one.You can finally play the Panthers. A new chapter unlocks the other half of the Rebellion, so you can see for yourself how the Panthers' aggressive, mobility-first playstyle contrasts with Kenmare's approach. Same war, a very different way of fighting it.A new hub joins the demo: the Camp. Unlocked between the third and the newly added fourth chapter, the Camp gives you two new faces to rely on between missions: the Merchant, for supplies and items, and the Blacksmith, for weapon upgrades. Consider it a first taste of the progression loop you'll be leaning on throughout the full game.We've also put a lot of care into making the demo feel better to actually play, based directly on your feedback so far:Damage type is now displayed on hitNew character ability animationsA beautified HUD, including the Turn Order,…
- Calame is part of the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2026! - 1 September 2026
Hey everyone,We're excited to be part of the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2026!Haven't played Calame yet? Think Triangle Strategy + Final Fantasy Tactics + Sword of Convallaria + Fire Emblem Echoes SoV! Our free demo is available on Steam, so now's a great time to jump in and see what you think.And while you're there, take a look around the showcase and discover some of the other awesome indie games taking part. There's a lot of cool stuff to play!Thanks for checking out Calame, and happy indie game hunting!Wishlist Calame, play the free demo, and join the Rebellion on Discord!
- Healer, the Blind Mindaran - 18 August 2026
He had not had a name for a very long time. The Panthers simply called him “Healer.” A skilled Mindaran, he had been reduced to slavery, mutilated, deprived of sight, but never of knowledge. He knew plants, bones, words that soothed. He healed. And he endured.Healer followed the Panthers like a ghost. He obeyed, he healed, he spoke only to soothe. No one truly considered him a man. But he watched over them. When a wound bled, it was to him they ran. Without him, the revolt would already be dead.Healer would never shout victory. But one day, perhaps, he would stop lowering his eyes. He would disobey, he would make his own choices. Until that day, he would be among those who, without weapon or glory, allowed the Rebellion to become a legend.Healer, the Blind MindaranHealer begins as a frail but steadfast blind healer, protecting himself behind a shield while tending to allies from a safe…
- Dounia, the Panthers’ Great Commander - 30 July 2026
Dounia is the pillar of the Panthers’ troop. Massive and loud-mouthed, loyal to Princess Véra to the point of devotion, she never spoke of her own scars. But in her silence, there were years of fire and blood.The Panthers were no longer the united group they had once been. Darran and his column had brought new ideas, and new victories too. Dounia liked none of it. Her Princess, her sword, and the blood spilled against the oppression of the King of Light: that was all that defined her, and she would fight fiercely so that none of it would change.On the roads, Dounia remained loyal to Véra. But that loyalty was put to the test. For war changed people… even a princess. When certain decisions endangered the clan and its ideals, Dounia wavered. Obey? Or protect what remained of the pack?Panthers’ Great CommanderDounia begins as a steadfast partisan and Véra's first lieutenant, fighting on th…
- La Beste, the Scarred Sharpshooter - 23 July 2026
No one knew her real name. “La Beste” was the nickname she had been given because of the scars that devoured half her face. Broken face, foul tongue, legendary sling, and fierce fists: she had once fought for the Bloody Princess, and now for her daughter Vera. Always on the front line, a veteran.La Beste had survived the civil war, humiliation, fire, oblivion. Loyal to Vera for ten years, she obeyed like a soldier. But year after year, doubt had grown within her. Fight the King of Light, yes, but if the price was to lose her own soul as well?When everything collapsed, La Beste was still there. Sling in hand, insults on her lips, crooked smile. She saved, she covered, she laughed in the face of death. And in the shadow of a glance, of a tender gesture, the one they called “La Beste” may have been the most human of them all.The Scarred SharpshooterLa Beste begins as an elite sharpshooter,…
- Turn the Battlefield Into Your Greatest Weapon - 18 July 2026
The battlefield isn't just where you fight. It's another weapon you can use.In Calame, many environment elements can be interacted with using Legend Points. Knock over stacked crates, trigger explosive bulb plants, spread poison, or use water barrels to gain the upper hand.Sometimes the smartest move isn't attacking an enemy directly, but it's letting the battlefield do the work for you.We're big fans of tactical RPGs that reward creativity, so we wanted every encounter to offer more than just moving and attacking. If you pay attention to your surroundings, you might discover a strategy you hadn't considered before.Have you played the demo yet? If so, did you manage to find and use all the interactive environment elements?Wishlist Calame, play the free demo, and join the Rebellion on Discord!
- Edbert, the Jurist of Kenmare - 16 July 2026
Scholarly, rigid, but deeply just, Edbert had always believed in the power of words and laws. As a former jurist of the Baron of Kenmare, he was convinced that rules and decrees could protect his own.Edbert bravely set out to deliver justice with Darran’s column, becoming its adviser, scribe, and mediator. Without a weapon, but never without words, he tried to make reason heard, even in the heart of chaos.Edbert was neither a warrior nor a strategist. But at the hour when the old world might collapse, he was already thinking of rebuilding a new one upon its ruins. A world where justice and law would finally triumph over brutal force. And for that world, Edbert was ready to give his blood and his life.The Jurist of KenmareEdbert begins as a learned scholar of law and letters, wielding the power of words through a renowned legal treatise. As you progress through the game, you can shape hi…
- Two Factions. One Rebellion. Which Cause Will You Fight For? - 11 July 2026
Not every rebellion fights for the same future.In Calame, your army is divided between two rival factions, each with its own vision for the kingdom.Kenmare fights to free the people from the tyrannical King of Light, believing the rebellion should put the common folk first. The Panthers, led by the exiled princess Véra, seek to reclaim the throne they believe was taken from her family.Your Choices Shape Your AlignmentThroughout the story, you'll face Decisive Events that present difficult moral choices. Every decision grants either Gottaran or Deimonaran Points, which unlock nodes on your Alignment Tree.A Gottaran alignment rewards a more defensive playstyle with healing, survivability, and increased experience gained during combat. A Deimonaran alignment favors aggression, granting bonuses to attack, damage, and loot.Your choices aren't just narrative. They directly influence how your…
- Erremon, The Captain of Kenmare - 9 July 2026
Erremon served as the baron's militia captain. Duty, discipline, and respect for authority were the principles that guided his life. He had always carried out his responsibilities with unwavering dedication, convinced that order, however imperfect, was preferable to chaos. Even when that order came from the King of Light.When the Column was formed, Erremon had little choice but to join it in order to uphold the baron's authority. Yet he quickly found himself confronted with an uncomfortable reality: the people of the Column were driven by anger, and their loyalty belonged not to the baron, but to Darran.A troubling thought began to take root. With each compromise he made, each order he chose not to challenge, Erremon could not help but wonder whether he was slowly betraying the very oaths he had sworn to uphold.The Captain of KenmareErremon begins as a heavily armored frontline fighter,…
- Owain, The Village's Kerr - 2 July 2026
Kerr Owain had arrived in Kenmare many years earlier. Since then, the temple of Kenmare had become a place of peace where everyone found comfort. And the villagers listened to this warm-hearted man speak of love and tolerance. But when warmongers appeared at the gates of the village, the gentle Kerr revealed nerves of steel.The Village's KerrOwain begins as a blessed healer of Kàn, tending to wounded allies while striking down enemies with his staff. As you progress through the game, you can shape his archetype evolution toward one of the two paths.Will he become the Voice of Kàn, a peerless healer whose divine gifts restore allies from the brink of death, strengthen their resolve, and shield them from harmful afflictions? Through faith and compassion, he ensures his companions can endure even the harshest battles.Or will he embrace the mantle of the Hand of Kàn, taking a more active ro…
- Calame Demo Patch Note 26/06/2026 - 26 June 2026
☑️ FIXESPlayers could click on the flames in the PrologueUkrainian, Russian and Brazilian translations had some issuesSometimes players could encounter black screen after the Prologue and hard lock“Saving and quitting after a turn lets you keep the same character and take another turn, effectively giving that character unlimited turns.” bugGlitch allowing players to infinitely use some interactables with LegendsHP display above the character now has a correct previewThe level of the character is now displayed when players select an enemy to fightSoftlock while skipping cinematicsUsing Rewind feature could reset the Animation Speed Settings⏫ UPGRADESSpace bar to end turn in the Prologue and Chapter 1 is now available at certain timings and removed from the footer when it's not availableAdded input to delete savesSome SFXs at the activation of a interactable now have better timingLevel Up…
- Alendro, The Kingdom's Troubadour - 25 June 2026
Alendro do Pracca, a quick-tongued performer, had traveled the kingdoms from a very young age. A regular of stages and taverns, he juggled balls as skillfully as words. Were his spectators sometimes relieved of their coin purses? Perhaps. But Alendro always knew when the time had come to take to his heels.When the traffickers in women preyed on the most vulnerable, Darran ordered Alendro to react. For the first time, his talent and his lute served a cause other than his own. He committed himself, he fought. Sensing the potential of this Darran Dahl, he decided to join the column of Kenmare. For a minstrel, everything is an excuse for a song, and what better subject than a hero of the people setting out to recover the women of his village?The Kingdom’s TroubadourAlendro begins as a formidable bard and performer whose songs inspire allies and turn the tide of battle. As you progress throu…
- Aedan, The Archer of Kenmare - 21 June 2026
Aedan grew up in the village of Kenmare, raised by his mother Breena, a witch with a mysterious past, while having never known his father. He believed his future was already written, until soldiers from Kiell arrived, chained his mother, and condemned her to the stake.Determined to find and save his mother, Aedan joined Darran’s Kenmare Column. Along the way, he honed his skills as an archer, witnessed his first battles, and was thrust into the brutal realities of war.The Archer of KenmareAedan begins as a combination of mobility, ranged abilities, and battlefield awareness. As you progress through the game, you can shape his archetype evolution toward one of the two paths.Will he become a master hunter, controlling the battlefield through a network of traps while coordinating devastating attacks from his allies?Or will he embrace the path of a deadly marksman, specializing in powerful…
- Maura, the Witch of the Forest - 20 June 2026
Wild, defiant, and fiercely independent, Maura has always belonged to the forest more than to the world of men. Hidden beneath her rebellious spirit lies a secret known only to the ancient woods: she is a Mindaran witch.A trusted lieutenant of the Kenmare Column and the rebellion, Maura fights not only with claws and magic, but with an unshakable conviction. She believes that when an entire kingdom sinks into injustice, all its inhabitants are complicit in the crimes committed... except those who rise in revolt.The Witch of the ForestMaura begins as a woodland mage, wielding ancient magic to command the creatures of the wild, while tearing through her foes with sharp claws. As you progress through the game, you can shape her archetype evolution toward one of the two paths.Will she become a powerful beast-caller, focusing on ranged magic attacks? This path enhances Maura's ability to ext…
- 5 Combat Tips for New Commanders - 19 June 2026
Victory in Calame is not determined by raw strength alone. Positioning, resource management, and careful planning are often the difference between triumph and defeat.Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to refine your tactics, here are five essential combat tips to help you lead the Rebellion more effectively.Protect Your BackPositioning matters. Characters attacked from behind take increased damage. Use your frontline and terrain wisely to shield vulnerable allies and deny enemies access to your rear.Save Action Points for the right momentCharacters gain 1 AP at the start of their turn and can store up to 3 AP. Stronger Skills require more AP, so sometimes it's better to use a basic attack or item and save AP for a decisive turn.Watch out for “Friendly Fire”Unlike Overdrives, Skills and basic attacks can affect both allies and enemies. Always check your targets careful…
- Alignment: Every Choice Shapes the Rebellion - 18 June 2026
In Calame, your decisions do more than shape the story, they define the identity of the Rebellion itself.Throughout the campaign, Critical Events occur during battles and camp sequences. Each choice grants Alignment points and influences how the people of Westalia perceive your cause.The Alignment system is built around two ideological axes:Gottaran (Kenmare): Compassion for the people versus unwavering moral principles.Deimonaran (Panthers): Loyalty to the throne versus the willingness to do whatever it takes.Alignment points can be invested in the Alignment Tree, granting passive bonuses to your entire group.Kenmare Tree: Focus on healing, defense, and experience gain during combatPenthers Tree: Focus on attack, damage, and loot during combatIn Chapter 16, The Attack on Long-Ba, as the Iron Baron’s army marched relentlessly toward the rebels, the fates of Darran and Véra became irrevo…
- The Panthers and Princess Véra of Homgard - 17 June 2026
Where others fight to protect the kingdom of Westalia, the Panthers seek to seize it and reshape it by force.Freedom through FearRuthless, disciplined, and fiercely independent, the Panthers strike from the shadows and leave little behind. To many, they are heroes. To others, a warning of what the Rebellion could become. Debuffs. Mobility. Assassination. The Panthers specialize in aggressive tactics, magical damage, and debilitating enemies before they can react.Leading the Panthers is Princess Véra.Véra, “The Lady with a Hundred Faces”Hunted down after the fall of her mother’s reign, Véra disguised herself repeatedly in order to escape into the forests of Westalia and built the Panthers from women abandoned by war, violence, and persecution.Véra begins as a deceptive and elusive fighter with deadly dagger techniques. As you progress through the game, you can shape her archetype evoluti…
- The Kenmare Column and Darran Dahl - 16 June 2026
Among the many voices rising against the King of Light, none are more beloved by the common people than the Kenmare Column.The People’s RebellionThe Kenmare Column fights for the people of Westalia. They do not dream of conquest. They dream of peace. But peace demands war first. In battle, the Kenmare faction specializes in durable frontline fighters, defensive tactics, and powerful sustained pressure.Leading the Kenmare is Darran Dahl.Darran Dahl, “The Indestructible”A veteran marked by years of war, Darran has become both a symbol of hope and a figure feared for the destruction that follows in his wake.Darran begins as a powerful melee fighter armed with a devastating two-handed axe. As you progress through the game, you can shape his archetype evolution toward one of the two paths.Will Darran become an unbreakable defender, focusing on survivability through self-healing, damage reduc…
- Play the Calame Demo during Steam Next Fest! - 15 June 2026
The Calame Demo is available as part of the Steam Next Fest event.Discover tactical battles where positioning, terrain, and decision-making matter at every turn in stunning hand-crafted battlefields. Use the power of the Legend to rewrite the environments, unleash devastating Overdrives, and shape your rebellion through Decisive Events.The Steam Next Fest demo includes:The complete tutorialThe first 3 chapters of the storyUp to 5 recruitable charactersTactical battles and Legend powersWhile this is only a small portion of the adventure, it offers a substantial look at the foundations of Calame's tactical gameplay and narrative systems.The full game will feature 25 main chapters, various side chapters, and 15 playable characters to recruit throughout the campaign.We're working tirelessly to further improve and polish the game, and we're incredibly excited to hear what you think. Your fee…
- Gameplay First Look — Calame Demo Coming To Steam Next Fest - 11 June 2026
Hello everyone,We're excited to announce that the Calame Demo will be part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest.Watch the Gameplay First Look video trailerTo celebrate the demo announcement, we've also released our first gameplay overview video. This presents Calame as a whole, including features and content that are not available in the Steam Next Fest demo.Whether you're interested in deep tactical combat, meaningful choices, or building your own version of the Rebellion, the Gameplay First Look video offers a glimpse of what awaits in the complete game.Play the Calame Demo during Steam Next FestThe Steam Next Fest demo includes:The complete tutorialThe first 3 chapters of the storyUp to 5 recruitable charactersTactical battles and Legend powersWhile this is only a small portion of the adventure, it offers a substantial look at the foundations of Calame's tactical gameplay and narrative sy…
