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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.1+ Espace disque : 512 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.1+ Espace disque : 512 MB d'espace disque disponible

Tales of Maj'Eyal

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Released December 12, 2013
sample: 479 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 7,467 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,99€ 3,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Longhaul dungeons devour hundreds of hours here, with 337 players logging over 25 hours yielding a 93 percent approval rate in that bracket. Behind an intimidating UI, post-launch reception sits at 89 percent positive across 479 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

In-game

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« Bien du courage à celui qui voudra le 100% de succès ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 661 h played1
« I am aiming for 100% achievement on this game. Wish me luck boys. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 52 h played1
« this game is awesome however there are no big boobs or feet so i would curb your expectations before purchasing »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 67 h played12111
« This game is like smashing your balls with a hammer but the hammer has like a ♥♥♥♥ million different ways to do it so it feels fresh everytime. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 65 h played511
« The most replayable game ever made. An actual honest masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 849 h played1
« excellent roguelike. i keep this game installed permanently so when the internet goes out i still have something really fun to play. its not much of a looker but it is a reall fun game. highly recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played1
« impossible to be lvl 12+ ..... You always die by a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ attack who OS ..... »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 27 h played1
« This game is unplayable on mac because when the window pops up it centers the screen far below your computer screen. No easy way to fix this, I've tried everything. On top of this, the developers haven't updated it in years. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1
« This game is crap. Dungeons are packed with monsters who literally kill you when they get line of sight on you. totally unfair, dont waste your time. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 h played1
« Sympa mais pas le meilleur jeu du monde »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2015 · 11 h played
« Buggy mess of a program. All the time I have spent here has been trying to make this thing run. Riddled with crashes, missing textures, frameworks for different hardware etc. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played
« The best and most brutal rogue-like you can play. Been playing for years both off and on steam. I think I’ve almost thrown my steam deck 5 separate times. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 34 h played1

In players' words

« Bien du courage à celui qui voudra le 100% de succès ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 661 h played1
« impossible to be lvl 12+ ..... You always die by a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ attack who OS ..... »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 27 h played1
« I am aiming for 100% achievement on this game. Wish me luck boys. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 52 h played1
« This game is unplayable on mac because when the window pops up it centers the screen far below your computer screen. No easy way to fix this, I've tried everything. On top of this, the developers haven't updated it in years. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1
« this game is awesome however there are no big boobs or feet so i would curb your expectations before purchasing »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 67 h played12111
« This game is crap. Dungeons are packed with monsters who literally kill you when they get line of sight on you. totally unfair, dont waste your time. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 h played1
« This game is like smashing your balls with a hammer but the hammer has like a ♥♥♥♥ million different ways to do it so it feels fresh everytime. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 65 h played511
« Sympa mais pas le meilleur jeu du monde »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2015 · 11 h played
« The most replayable game ever made. An actual honest masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 849 h played1
« Buggy mess of a program. All the time I have spent here has been trying to make this thing run. Riddled with crashes, missing textures, frameworks for different hardware etc. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played
« excellent roguelike. i keep this game installed permanently so when the internet goes out i still have something really fun to play. its not much of a looker but it is a reall fun game. highly recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played1
« The best and most brutal rogue-like you can play. Been playing for years both off and on steam. I think I’ve almost thrown my steam deck 5 separate times. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 34 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=136
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=55
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=34
Performance
6 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=16
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
22 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay136116119
Content / longevity554708
Story / writing342824
Performance161015
Interface / UX164111
Stability / bugs140014
Graphics / art9216
Multiplayer6105
Value for money5500
Audio / music4301

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 70 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.

<2h
39 % (n=18)
2-10h
83 % (n=52)
10-25h
82 % (n=72)
>25h
93 % (n=337)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 92% positive92JanFeb 2026 : 87% positive87FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 82% positive82AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90JulAug 2026 : 78% positive78AugSep 2026 : 88% positive88Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 1782 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Mechanics and combat systems lead the discussion with 116 positive mentions out of 136 total.
  • Massive world depth and sheer variety drive praise, capturing 47 positive mentions out of 55.
  • Worldbuilding and narrative elements land well, supporting 28 positive mentions out of 34.
  • Value proposition remains undisputed, registering 5 positive mentions out of 5 for pricing.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design creates hurdles, reflected in 11 negative mentions out of 16.
  • Technical stability draws criticism, accounting for 14 negative mentions out of 14 concerning bugs.
  • Engine performance stumbles noticeably, showing 15 negative mentions out of 16.

Who is it for?

Hardcore roguelike enthusiasts seeking deep character builds and endless dungeon crawls without fearing a steep learning curve.

Is Tales of Maj'Eyal worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 7,467 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Mechanics and combat systems lead the discussion. Current price: 3,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

Tales of Maj'Eyal proves that dense mechanics and tactical depth easily outweigh rough visuals and interface hurdles for dedicated adventurers. Backed by a stellar 94 percent all-time positive rating across 7467 reviews, it stands as a towering achievement in traditional dungeon crawling.

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