Becoming Saint is a premium strategy game developed by Open Lab Games. It is a strategic political sim adventure set during Medieval times, wherein players will endeavor to visit various places throughout the land to spread the word of their religion and convert as many followers as they can. 

Comparable to games like Worship or Cult of the Lamb, Becoming Saint incorporates religious themes that are taken to extreme lengths with morally ambiguous conflicts under the guise of righteousness. A demo version is available for newcomers for a preview of what they can expect from the full version gameplay-wise. 

By your holy doctrine 

In a nutshell, Becoming Saint is a political sim that takes place during Medieval Italy, wherein you will embark on a holy mission in order to earn your Sainthood. To do so, you will need to travel throughout the land to spread your doctrine and gain the support and loyalty of those who will choose to become your followers and will help you towards your spiritual ascension. 

Choose from various doctrines to embrace, and your actions will affect your political and spiritual prospects. What makes the gameplay interesting is the inclusion of turn-based auto-battler combat during encounters with other religious groups who are opposed to your holy mission. Command and deploy 16 units on the battlefield with unique strengths and abilities, and use your saintly powers to provide them with support. 

Death is not the end in the game, as you are given the opportunity to assume new incarnations and begin your mission anew. Each beginning will pose new challenges to overcome, so no two runs will be exactly the same. There is a moderate learning curve to overcome at the beginning as you’re learning its mechanics and systems, but it is worth the effort to learn. 

Trials and tribulations 

Overall, Becoming Saint is a standout political sim game with a unique theme and setting that blurs the line between the righteous and the sanctimonious. Spread your teachings, gain loyal followers, and strike down every defiance against your holy mission towards sainthood. Suffice it to say, this is one worth trying and experiencing for its unique take on the genre.