Epic Tavern (2017)

Developer: Hyperkinetic Studios
Publisher: Epic Tavern Holdings
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 346 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage a fantasy tavern, recruiting heroes and sending them on quests with a focus on story and choice.

narrative-drivenmanagementwhimsicalstrategicsingleplayerfantasysimulationcomedy

What players say

Players across years warn that Epic Tavern is abandoned and buggy, with no updates since 2023 and crashes that block progress. A few enjoy the text-RPG core but most say development stalled years ago and the game never reached a polished state.

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