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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 8/10/11 Processeur : Intel i5-7500 or AMD 1500 equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Intel HD620 or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 8/10/11 Processeur : Intel Core i7 or AMD 1800 equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce 1060 or equivalent, 6GB+ VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Necromancer's Tale

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 17, 2025
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (105 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 862 reviews (« Very Positive »)
23,99€ 15,59€ -35%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s narrative, lauded by 82 out of 90 reviewers, anchors a dark adventure that pulls players into its grim world—yet a handful of UI snags and occasional bugs keep some from fully enjoying the experience. 92 % of all Steam reviews rate it Very Positive, and the post‑release batch shows a slightly lower 90 % positivity, while 98 % of players who logged over 25 hours praised it. The story, gameplay, and graphics are the pillars that keep the majority of players engaged, but the interface and occasional performance hiccups temper the overall enthusiasm.

What it's about: Explorez un RPG gothique à la narration riche. Explorez les rites d’un livre de sorts ancien. Créez une armée de zombies pour combattre vos ennemis. Collaborez avec le monde des morts et combattez vos ennemis par le biais de secrets, de diplomatie, de chantage, de coercition et de séduction.

In-game

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« Very enjoyable and well written game, can be a bit janky or confusing at times but overall well worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« La fin est un peu abrupte, mais hormis ça c'est un énorme banger »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« RPG pas mal, un peu linéaire mais avec une intrigue sympatique. A testé pour les amateurs de nécromancie et d'occultisme. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« incredibly well written. a pleasure to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Fun game. I enjoyed the slow burn introduction to necromancy rather than having that power from the get through. Great and atmospheric writing throughout, it was like reading a gothic novel. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« A good story. It drags at times and its not really a combat orientated game, but it was fun nonetheless. »
👍 anonymous review · 49 h played
« i kind of expected it to be more freeform and not 2000's era point-and-click. pretty railroady, i understand it's telling a fixed narrative and maybe my expectations were out of line. still, that's my experience. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played211
« I liked the premise but the game just ends up being a tedious string of fetch quests with too few combat encounters or puzzles to keep it interesting »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Interesting idea but god is it boring, what were they thinking with this quest design? »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« Doesn't work with a controller, despite the devs claiming it does. I couldn't even navigate the settings... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Very slow start, couldn't really get into the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Truly the definition of a slow burner, but if you stick with it it becomes more rewarding by the second. The amazing characters and storytelling really kept me stuck in, as well as the incredibly rewarding sense of pregression. Love it. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

In players' words

« Very enjoyable and well written game, can be a bit janky or confusing at times but overall well worth it. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« i kind of expected it to be more freeform and not 2000's era point-and-click. pretty railroady, i understand it's telling a fixed narrative and maybe my expectations were out of line. still, that's my experience. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played211
« La fin est un peu abrupte, mais hormis ça c'est un énorme banger »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« I liked the premise but the game just ends up being a tedious string of fetch quests with too few combat encounters or puzzles to keep it interesting »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« RPG pas mal, un peu linéaire mais avec une intrigue sympatique. A testé pour les amateurs de nécromancie et d'occultisme. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Interesting idea but god is it boring, what were they thinking with this quest design? »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played
« incredibly well written. a pleasure to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Doesn't work with a controller, despite the devs claiming it does. I couldn't even navigate the settings... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Fun game. I enjoyed the slow burn introduction to necromancy rather than having that power from the get through. Great and atmospheric writing throughout, it was like reading a gothic novel. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Very slow start, couldn't really get into the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« A good story. It drags at times and its not really a combat orientated game, but it was fun nonetheless. »
👍 anonymous review · 49 h played
« Truly the definition of a slow burner, but if you stick with it it becomes more rewarding by the second. The amazing characters and storytelling really kept me stuck in, as well as the incredibly rewarding sense of pregression. Love it. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=90
Gameplay
54 % pos · n=67
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
71 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
20 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing908226
Gameplay67361615
Interface / UX150114
Graphics / art12804
Audio / music7511
Stability / bugs5104
Content / longevity2200
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.8 h.

<2h
33 % (n=12)
2-10h
59 % (n=39)
10-25h
89 % (n=88)
>25h
98 % (n=269)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
Oct 2025 : 87% positive87OctNov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 97% positive97DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 84% positive84AprMay 2026 : 69% positive69MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96Jun

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

💶 Price history

€14.33€17.06€19.79€22.52€25.252026€15.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 17, 2025 · All-time low: €15.59 (Jul 24, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 100 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story: 82 positive mentions out of 90
  • Gameplay: 36 positive mentions out of 67
  • Graphics: 8 positive mentions out of 12
  • Performance: 1 positive mention out of 1

Weaknesses

  • UI: 0 positive, 14 negative mentions out of 15
  • Bugs: 0 positive, 4 negative mentions out of 5
  • Performance: 0 negative, 0 mixed out of 1

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative‑rich RPGs that value deep choices, gothic themes, and immersive storytelling will appreciate the game’s strong plot and combat system. Those who prioritize flawless UI and bug‑free play may find it less satisfying.

Is The Necromancer's Tale worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 862 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 15,59€ (35% off).

Verdict

Overall, The Necromancer’s Tale delivers a compelling story and solid gameplay that resonate with the majority of players, reflected in its high positive rates. Minor interface issues and a few bugs temper the experience, but the game’s strengths more than outweigh these shortcomings.

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