Tyranny (2016)

Developer

Obsidian Entertainment

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, RPG

Rating

4.3 of 5, 13,258 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 27 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

Playing Tyranny feels like wielding absolute power in a grim, conquered world, where every decision shapes the narrative and moral landscape with weighty consequences.

dark fantasymorally ambiguousstory richatmosphericchoices mattertacticalplayer-drivennarrative heavy

What players say

Players praise Tyranny for its fresh premise of playing as the villain in a world where evil has already won, and for making choices feel consequential. They enjoy the magic crafting system and tight 20-25 hour length for an RPG, but consistently note the combat is weak and the game ends abruptly, feeling rushed and unfinished with a sequel that never came.

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