Curtel Games launches its new strategy game The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar on Kickstarter

NEW YORK, N.J. - Jan. 14, 2026 - PRLog -- Curtel Games, the independent development studio known for the narrative video game The Ballad Singer, announced today the launch of the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new and ambitious title, The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar.

The game is an evolution of the saga, combining deep storytelling with complex management mechanics and turn-based tactical combat. The gaming experience revolves around three fundamental pillars: Chapter Management, Narrative Choices, and Combat. These three aspects are inextricably linked: the player's decisions in one area will have direct consequences on the others, creating a dynamic and unpredictable campaign.

Players will have to administer resources, construct buildings, deliberate in council, lead troops into battle, and manage delicate political balances with the great powers of Europe: the Papacy, England, and France.

"With the first The Ballad Singer we proved that there is a huge audience for complex stories and meaningful choices," states Riccardo Bandera, Founder of Curtel Games. "With Knights Templar, we want to honor that trust by elevating the formula. It's not just about choosing the fate of a few heroes, but that of an entire Order. We have deeply studied real Templar rules, from daily management to discipline, to create a strategic experience that is not only compelling, but also deeply authentic."

The heart of combat is the innovative Highlight system, which stops time during crucial moments to focus on deadly duels, resolved through a tactical card game where every wound can leave permanent scars on the warriors.

The Kickstarter campaign for The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar is now live and will offer backers exclusive rewards, including early access to the game and the chance to leave their own mark within the game world.

Useful Links:

• Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtelgames/the-ballad-singer-knights-templar
• Game Trailer: https://youtu.be/Tid-ykoJEYA?si=IFsFCdnV4YL3hTOH

About Curtel Games: Founded in 2017 by Riccardo Bandera, Curtel Games is an Italian independent development studio based in Busto Arsizio. In its debut year, it set the record for the most successful crowdfunding campaign for an Italian video game on Kickstarter with its first title, the narrative adventure "The Ballad Singer". The studio is dedicated to creating deep gaming experiences, rich in narrative and with a distinctive art style. The team consists of a single developer and relies on a network of talented artists for all game content.