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As a tyrant’s Fatebinder, shape the conquered Tiers through faction choices, party combat, and custom spellcraft.
Released 10 Nov 2016
Judge Imperial Disputes
Choose a Faction's Side
Craft Custom Spells
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment · Published by Paradox Interactive









You play as a Fatebinder, an officer serving an Overlord who has already conquered much of the world. Sent to manage conflict in the occupied Tiers, you decide how to exercise your authority and which factions to support, oppose, or betray.
Explore locations, take on quests, and navigate disputes through dialogue, skill checks, and consequential decisions. When talks give way to battle, command a party in tactical real-time combat that can be paused to direct characters and use their abilities.
Build your character without a rigid class choice, develop skills, and create spells by combining magical components. Decisions affect faction and companion relationships, which can unlock abilities and shape later events; different conquest choices and alliances offer routes through the story.
Players who enjoy Tyranny often point to its unusual premise of serving a victorious tyrant, its detailed world and writing, and choices that change faction relationships and playthroughs. Spell creation and the opportunity to shape a villainous role also stand out. Reactions to combat are mixed: some enjoy its tactical systems, while others find it awkward or repetitive. A number of reviewers also feel the final stretch ends too quickly.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 70 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |