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About the Game
Undertale is an indie RPG where you can negotiate out of battles instead of destroying anyone.
Undertale is an indie role-playing game built around a battle system that rewards talking your way through trouble rather than fighting. You play as a human who falls underground into a world of monsters, and the central question is whether you find a way out or stay trapped there. The store listing stresses that killing is unnecessary to get out of danger, which sets the tone for everything else.
Combat is where the game does its most distinctive work. When an enemy engages you, you can negotiate out of danger instead of attacking, and when you do attack, timing your strikes deals extra damage. Once a fight begins, you dodge incoming attacks in a style reminiscent of top-down shooters, so each encounter asks for quick reflexes as well as good judgment.
The setting and tone lean on original art, a soundtrack the store page describes as brimming with personality, and a story the listing calls soulful and character-rich, with an emphasis on humor. The developer is tobyfox, and the store page says the game was created mostly by one person, which helps explain its strongly individual voice. The listing also jokes about befriending every boss, dating a skeleton, and counting dogs, so expect a playful tone throughout.
The game is listed as single-player, with Steam trading cards, Remote Play support on phones and tablets, and Family Sharing, so it fits neatly into how many PC players already use their library.
Feature Highlights
- Killing is unnecessary, and you can negotiate out of danger using the unique battle system.
- Timing your attacks deals extra damage, and you dodge enemy attacks in a style reminiscent of top-down shooters.
- Original art and a soundtrack that the store page describes as brimming with personality.
- A soulful, character-rich story with an emphasis on humor, created mostly by one person.
- The store page jokes that you can become friends with all of the bosses and even date a skeleton.
- Steam trading cards, Remote Play on phones and tablets, and Family Sharing are all supported.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Undertale suits players who enjoy RPGs where diplomacy and quick reflexes matter as much as raw combat. It is a strong pick for anyone who appreciates original art, character-driven humor, and a story that rewards paying attention to its personalities. Fans of indie projects built largely by a single creator will feel right at home.
Not Recommended For
Players who need Traditional Chinese text should look elsewhere, since the game supports English and Japanese only. Anyone sensitive to flashing imagery should be cautious, given the photosensitivity warning on the store page. If you want conventional combat where you simply attack and win, the negotiation-focused design may feel unexpected.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Undertale carries an Overwhelmingly Positive label on Steam, with 96% of its reviews positive across hundreds of thousands of reviews. That combination is about as strong as Steam gets. Steam's labels are based on the positive percentage and the number of reviews, so a very high share backed by a large sample carries real weight.
Because the review count is so large, the 96% figure is far more stable than it would be for a game with only a few dozen reviews, where a handful of opinions can swing the percentage sharply. A high rating doesn't guarantee your taste will match, so if the humor or the negotiation-based battles are a concern, read a few recent reviews on the store page before you commit.
Price History & Historical Low
We started recording this game's Taiwan-store price on 2026-10-19 and have 7 day(s) of data so far.
Latest recorded price: NT$69 (regular NT$278)
A price chart appears here once we have recorded at least a week of prices with some variation.
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. Undertale is currently NT$ 69, which is 75% off its regular price of NT$ 278, and that is the lowest price we have recorded.
The discount pattern matters. We have recorded the game as discounted often, and our lowest paid price, NT$ 69, was first logged on the earliest day of our records and has not been beaten since. The game has not been free to keep during our tracking, and no free-to-keep offer is currently listed.
Our price record for this title is still short, so treat any verdict as tentative. Based on the current NT$ 69 price, which matches our recorded low and represents a 75% cut, now looks like an attractive moment to buy. If you want more confidence, add it to your wishlist and watch how the price moves over time before deciding.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Sign in to Steam on the website or in the desktop client before you start.
- Open the Undertale store page and check the current Taiwan price of NT$ 69.
- Click 'Add to Cart' and complete the purchase if you want to own it right away.
- Or click 'Add to Wishlist' to track the game without buying it yet.
- Turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications so you hear about future price drops.
- Check back here for the price trend before deciding whether to buy.
Things to Know
Undertale does not offer Traditional Chinese support; its listed languages are English and Japanese, so check the language list before buying. The store page carries a photosensitivity warning for players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar conditions. All prices shown are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions or currencies. Discounts and free-to-keep promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you buy.
