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In a first-person RPG set in a decaying Arthurian Avalon, explore, fight, shape your character, and influence the island’s fate.
Released 23 May 2025
Explore Dark Avalon
Shape Arthur’s Legacy
Build Hybrid Characters
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Developed by Questline · Published by Awaken Realms
Set on Avalon centuries after King Arthur’s fall, this dark-fantasy RPG casts you as a newcomer drawn into the island’s conflicts and the legacy of Arthur’s reign. Plague and supernatural forces threaten its people, while choices can affect the story and Avalon’s future.
Explore three distinct regions, speaking with residents, taking on main and side quests, and venturing into dungeons and other hidden locations. Discoveries in the world can reveal quests, lore, and useful equipment; dialogue and decisions can change how events unfold.
Fight with melee weapons, shields, bows, magic, and other tools, using dodges, blocks, and timed parries to defend yourself. A classless character system lets you develop skills and combine equipment into different builds. Crafting and other activities support your journey, while a dangerous force called the Wyrdness descends at night and makes travel more perilous.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the game’s gloomy Arthurian world, the rewards for exploring off the main path, and its story, lore, and consequential choices. Many also enjoy experimenting with character builds and the more active combat. Views are mixed on later sections, quest variety, difficulty balance, and technical polish.
Step into the world of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, a mature, first-person perspective open-world RPG that immerses you in a dark fantasy realm inspired by Arthurian legends.
Uncover a complex and branching main storyline that lets you shape the legacy of King Arthur’s reign, 600 years after his fall amidst unending strife.
This game is a love letter to open-world FPP RPGs.
Massive gameplay experience: Dive into 50-70 hours of rich content spanning three expansive zones.
Branching narrative: Engage with a complex main story and hundreds of side quests featuring remarkable, voiced characters.
Limitless playstyles: Customize your gameplay with countless builds—mix attributes, skills, and gear to create your favorite setup.
Every corner of Avalon is packed with discoveries—hidden items, story secrets, unique enemies, dungeons, quests, and fascinating NPCs. Freely explore at your own pace and forge your path in a truly open world.
Switch seamlessly between melee weapons, shields, bows, magic, throwables, mixtures, and more. Dodge, parry, and block to protect yourself from danger. Experiment to develop your ultimate combat style against a wide variety of challenging enemies.
With all the stats, perks, equipment, and crafting, you can shape your playstyle exactly how you wish.
Want to be a crazy alchemist-berserker punching enemies to death? Sure.
A mystical blacksmith-mage summoning undead hordes? We’ve got you covered.
A stealthy archer lurking in the shadows? Say less—this is the game for stealth archer enthusiasts.
Experience three distinct zones, each packed with quests, NPCs, items, and more:
Misty Horns of the South
Sunlit Cuanacht Village
Frozen peaks of the Forlorn Swords
Avalon is alive with various supporting activities that enrich your journey. Participate in sketchbook journaling, fishing, farming, blacksmithing, alchemy, cooking, mining, managing your house, and more.
At night, the Wyrdness—a chaotic primordial force—descends upon the land, altering reality and introducing survival challenges. Your foes become even fiercer, leaving no place for mistakes or hesitation. Kill or be killed.
Confront morally ambiguous choices that will test your character and shape Avalon’s future. Follow the dark legacy of King Arthur Pendragon while engaging with over 250 NPCs and tackling 200+ side quests.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 65 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 8 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
