Inspired by Anatolian lands and offering players a tactical combat experience, Ulukayın Ertuğrul has garnered great interest with its launch on Steam. Standing out with 92% positive reviews in its first week, the game has already begun to be referred to as the “Turkish Witcher” with its story and cultural details. Despite its technical shortcomings, Tekden Studio’s emphasis on player feedback gives hope for the future of the project.
Ulukayın Ertuğrul: The Epic Defense of Anatolia
Ertugrul of Ulukayin, puts players in the shoes of the legendary warrior who defended Anatolia against the Mongol invasion. The game blends history and action by presenting real locations from medieval Turkey in detail, from ruined castles to villages. The system, which can be played with three different characters, is enriched with each character's unique abilities and fighting style.
of the game tactical real-time combat mechanics, combines light and heavy attacks with evasion and blocking. This build gives players The Witcher 3 It provides an experience inspired by popular examples such as. While different strategies can be developed with the characters of Ertuğrul, Meryem and Turgut, dream sequences inspired by Turkish mythology deepen the atmosphere.
Early Access and Future Plans
The game was first released into early access on the Epic Games Store in August 2024. Ulukayın Ertuğrul, which entered early access on Steam on June 12, 2025, is on sale for $10, a 17.99% discount. The full version will feature two larger maps, new abilities, and larger battles, with a total gameplay time of approximately 15 hours.
Although its story and world have been praised, technical issues have hampered the players' experience. FPS drops, stiff animations and some bugs It occasionally disrupts the game. Nevertheless, the development team has shown that they are including the player community in the process by releasing a patch on the first day, providing performance improvements and bug fixes. It remains to be seen whether these problems will be resolved in the coming period.
