Underplayed Gems

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle (2026)

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle cover
Developer
ジギタリス出版
Publisher
15 Industry
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 249 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A storybook come to life, where reading becomes an interactive journey into a dark fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the game as a labor of love that faithfully recreates the choose-your-own-adventure and gamebook experience with gorgeous hand-drawn art and music from Vanillare veterans. Most finish both character stories in 10-16 hours, though opinions split on combat, which some find dull and hampered by plot-item-filled inventory.

Screenshots

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