A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself.
About the story
The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. Before you lies a great spellbook, filled with powerful rites of death and reanimation. Can you decipher the pages and master its arcane rituals without losing your mind or being strung up by the townsfolk? Your progress will require great determination, cunning and secrecy.
Platforms
Mac PC PS5 Series X|S Nintendo Switch 2Genres
Adventure Indie Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Fantasy
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
GeekGasm
By Paul FarrellyThe Necromancer’s Tale isn’t flawless—its combat can be clunky, setups sometimes frustrating, and technical stumbles may irritate—but its strengths in narrative, atmosphere, and choice-driven gameplay make it a memorable experience for fans of story-rich CRPGs.
KonsoliFIN
By Tommi ViitanenAtmospheric and story rich RPG with a hint of a detective mystery.
La Orden del Pixel
By Franco BorgognaThe Necromancer's Tale is an RPG that moves away from power fantasy to rely on a masterful narrative where every decision has its price. It is an RPG experience that demands time, attention, and setting aside preconceptions such as the heroic figure of the protagonist. It is a title that offers a story that simmers slowly, where every decision—even the most insignificant ones—can have a notable impact on the story.
The Games Machine
By Emanuele FeronatoTurn-based combat benefits from good AI, and once you've mastered the art of necromancy, the action becomes much more engaging. A fascinating title that requires a fair amount of patience, ideal for those seeking immersion and storytelling.
GameGrin
By Alyssa Rochelle PayneThe Necromancer's Tale is a promising, well-written RPG with a fleshed-out trust system and rich characters, but simplistic, clunky combat hinders the game a bit.
