Fit check
Is The Necromancer's Tale worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of gothic RPGs who want extensive written narrative
- Players who prefer dialogue choices with consequences over linear storytelling
- RPG players seeking necromancy-themed turn-based battles and character backgrounds
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-focused RPG may find the narrative and social sections slow the pace
- Players wanting short, self-contained sessions may not suit a 25- to 50-hour play-through with side content
- Players looking for a bright fantasy setting may not enjoy its morbid atmosphere and descent into madness
- Players who require an officially localized version in a language other than English
Our take on The Necromancer's Tale
The necromancer premise shares space with extensive reading, relationship management, and investigation. Combat can also be automated, so the undead army theme does not make every session a tactical battle. The game presents a branching gothic narrative as much as a conventional RPG.
What is The Necromancer's Tale?
Play a minor noble in an alternative-history kingdom near Venice in 1733, gradually learning necromancy through study, secrecy, and interaction with the local community.
The game combines branching narrative with tactical, turn-based battles involving the protagonist, allies, undead minions, and natural or supernatural enemies. Conversation choices use a Trust system that can alter later options and lead to trials or mob violence. Character creation includes gender, early life, skills, and a military, diplomatic, or academic career, with these choices affecting narrative options. The game contains 400,000 words of narrative and lore, more than 180 NPCs with hand-drawn portraits, multiple endings, and a 25- to 50-hour play-through depending on exploration, side content, and combat settings.
How The Necromancer's Tale plays
- 01Branching social choices
- Negotiation, intimidation, flattery, and other interactions can change trust levels and later conversation options.
- 02Character background creation
- The voiced opening lets players define gender, upbringing, skills, and a military, diplomatic, or academic career.
- 03Turn-based tactical combat
- Battles combine the player character, allies, and undead servants against natural and supernatural opponents.
- 04Extensive narrative content
- The story includes 400,000 words of lore and dialogue involving more than 180 NPCs with hand-drawn portraits.
- 05Multiple story endings
- The consequences of choices carry into different conclusions.
- 06Optional combat automation
- Players can fight battles manually or use automatic combat resolution.
The Necromancer's Tale compared to similar games
Back to the Dawn is an RPG about surviving in a maximum-security prison, investigating its inmates, and escaping. The Necromancer's Tale instead follows a minor noble learning forbidden magic, managing local trust, and leading undead forces through a branching gothic story.
The Necromancer's Tale: platforms & release
Is The Necromancer's Tale worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of gothic RPGs who want extensive written narrative. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-focused RPG may find the narrative and social sections slow the pace.
Where can I download The Necromancer's Tale?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Necromancer's Tale's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Necromancer's Tale on?
Windows and macOS.
