The Necromancer's Tale

91% positive of 962 Steam reviews

Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, PlayStation

Made by Psychic Software.

About the game

A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Commune with the realm of the dead and struggle with your descent into madness. Build the power to raise an undead army and march against your enemies. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction.

Tagged by players

Gothic
Narrative
CRPG
Alternate History
Isometric
Lore-Rich
Zombies
Detective
Magic
Dialogue Heavy
Turn-Based Combat
Turn-Based Tactics

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The Necromancer's Tale

91% positive of 962 Steam reviews

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Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, PlayStation

Made by Psychic Software.

About the game

Tagged by players

Gothic
Narrative
CRPG
Alternate History
Isometric
Lore-Rich
Zombies
Detective
Magic
Dialogue Heavy
Turn-Based Combat
Turn-Based Tactics

What players say

Recommended
This game is in a word, fantastic. If you are into a slower-paced investigative style RPG, a gripping story with a touch of old-school adventure games, I can only recommend this fully! I did not expect this level of depth and polish from an apparent indie developer. The loving attention to detail shines everywhere. Dialogue is great, character portraits are beautiful, the atmosphere is amazing! The character…
24 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Great balance of choice and telling the story you wanted to tell. You feel like you matter and what you choose matters, but also that the story is coherent and makes sense. You can move within its confines, which is great. I think the game does great things with its cast. There's growth, they play different roles, they're distinct people with their own lives, which is absolutely incredible and so rare to see. And…
49 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Honestly its just incredibly boring, plays more like a point and click adventure game than a crpg, get item a & b do X chapter complete, every time.
5 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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