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Banished to a monster-haunted underworld, lead a party through turn-based battles, quests, and a search for escape or revenge.
Released 11 Apr 2012
Explore the underground
Build an adventuring party
Fight turn-based battles
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Developed by Spiderweb Software · Published by Spiderweb Software
You have been banished to Avernum, a vast underground realm where exiles struggle to survive under the rule of the surface Empire. Assemble a party and decide whether to seek safety, escape to the surface, or pursue revenge.
Travel through underground settlements, caves, towns, and dungeons, taking on a wide range of quests and meeting the people who inhabit Avernum. Exploration can uncover hidden places, treasure, and magical artifacts.
Develop your party through character traits, spells, and combat disciplines, then use their abilities in turn-based battles. The game offers many quests and side objectives alongside three major routes through its story.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise Avernum’s distinctive underground setting, its sense of exploration, and the writing and lore that give locations and characters personality. Several also enjoy the straightforward tactical combat and party development, though some describe battles as repetitive or difficulty as uneven.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
