Purgatory (Steam key).

http://store.steampowered.com/app/473470/
Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting...

Purgatory is a tactical turn-based strategy game akin to the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Guide Xzus through the immortal realm as he recruits spirits to the cause, takes on waves of increasingly-difficult foes and finally defeat the gatekeeper in order to return to the realm of the living!

Featuring:
Epic pixel art!
Turn-based strategy!
Explore the afterlife via an overworld map!
Acquire and spend skill points on improving your character!
Work your way through scores of spirit foes!
Recruit spirits to your cause!
Break out of Purgatory and regain life!
A prequel to the acclaimed Data Hacker series!