The Tale of a Common Man (2016)
- Developer
- Aldorlea Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 150 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, narrative-focused RPG where you guide an ordinary farmer through a fantasy world at a relaxed pace, with light strategic choices and character customization.
casualstory-drivenexplorationstrategicfantasytempo moderatoaccessible
What players say
Players praise the story and characters, calling it a solid old-school RPG Maker game with a bittersweet ending. Some note that the final boss is easier than earlier dungeon bosses, and enemies respawn when leaving an area.
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