Underplayed Gems

The Necromancer's Tale (2025)

The Necromancer's Tale cover
Developer
Psychic Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 863 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You gradually sink into a dark, methodical world of forbidden knowledge and creeping madness, with every step earned through slow study and stealth.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and gothic atmosphere but warn the game is more a point-and-click adventure than a combat-focused RPG. Many note the beginning feels slow before necromancy unlocks, the combat is weak, and the lack of clear direction or quest markers makes it easy to get stuck. Players split on whether the linear story is a strength or a frustration.

Trailer

Screenshots

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