Did you ever think a 2D point-and-click western could make you sit up and take notice the same way Red Dead Redemption 2 did? I didn't either, until I heard that Roger Clark — the voice and motion-capture performance behind Arthur Morgan — was joining the cast of Rosewater. That news hit me like a stray bullet in a saloon. It was first announced back in 2022, and now in 2026 I'm still keeping a close eye on it, because a western adventure with this much pedigree doesn't come around often.

Rosewater comes from Grundislav Games, the indie studio behind the detective mystery Lamplight City. The writer and director, Francisco González, took to Twitter to reveal an impressive cast. The headline name for many players will be Roger Clark, whose nuanced performance as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 turned a prequel protagonist into one of gaming's most memorable outlaws. He replaced John Marston as the main character in that game, and players lived through the dying days of the Old West inside Dutch van der Linde's rapidly collapsing gang. Now Clark is stepping into a very different kind of western.

He isn't the only notable name. Greg Chun, a gaming veteran with a long list of roles, is also attached, though his character is currently unknown. The cast is headed up by Maya Murphy in her gaming debut as Harley Leger, the leader of a ragtag posse on a quest for fame and riches. That's a classic western setup, but Rosewater promises to put its own spin on it.

So what exactly is Rosewater? It's a 2D point-and-click adventure set in the alternate 19th-century world of Lamplight City. According to the Steam storefront, it's a thrilling Western adventure, and Harley Leger's quest for riches is described as a "harrowing" journey. That tone sounds right at home next to darker western stories like Red Dead Redemption. But instead of riding across a massive open world, you'll be clicking your way through scenes, solving puzzles, and making dialogue choices. Does that sound like a step down from RDR2? Not necessarily. Point-and-click games live or die by their writing, and Grundislav Games has a strong reputation in that department.

Detail	Info
Title	Rosewater
Developer	Grundislav Games
Genre	2D point-and-click western adventure
Setting	Alternate 19th-century world of Lamplight City
Protagonist	Harley Leger
Key Cast	Maya Murphy, Roger Clark, Greg Chun
Platform	PC (Steam)
Release Date	TBA
Steam Status	Wishlist available

Point-and-click adventures were huge in the 80s and 90s. As technology advanced and developers moved toward 3D action, many big studios walked away from the genre. But indie developers like Grundislav Games never stopped making them. And in recent years, the genre has shown signs of a comeback. LucasArts' Monkey Island series — often called one of the best point-and-click franchises ever — got a new direct sequel called Return to Monkey Island from Devolver Digital. That renewed interest in classic adventure games is a good sign for indie titles like Rosewater. If a new Monkey Island can bring players back to pointing and clicking, why can't a western do the same?

Here's the thing: Red Dead Redemption 2 fans might be skeptical. I get it. RDR2 is a massive, immersive open world with hunting, horseback riding, and gunfights. Rosewater is a 2D point-and-click game. Those are very different experiences. But if you loved RDR2 for its story, its characters, and its elegiac mood, Rosewater might still scratch that itch. Roger Clark's involvement alone is a strong signal that the project is aiming for serious storytelling. And the western genre has always been about more than shootouts — it's about desperation, ambition, and the end of an era.

Grundislav Games' past point-and-click titles have been acclaimed by players and critics for their writing and gameplay. Lamplight City earned praise for its detective story and alternate-history setting. Rosewater builds on that same world, which means the studio isn't starting from scratch. It already has a lore-rich backdrop and a proven approach to adventure game design. Add a cast that mixes gaming veterans with fresh talent, and you have a project that deserves attention.

As of 2026, there is still no release date for Rosewater. I keep checking for updates, and I know I'm not alone. The game can be added to Steam wishlists now, which is the best way to show support and get notified when something changes. If you're a fan of westerns, point-and-click adventures, or Red Dead Redemption 2, this is one to keep on your radar. 🤠

Will Rosewater live up to the legacy of RDR2? Probably not in terms of scale — and it shouldn't try. But can it deliver a gripping, character-driven western story in a completely different format? Absolutely. Sometimes the most interesting games are the ones that take a familiar genre and flip the perspective. Rosewater is doing exactly that, and with Roger Clark in the cast, I'm more than willing to saddle up and see where Harley Leger's posse takes us. 🎮