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About the Game
Wartales is a gritty open-world medieval RPG about leading mercenaries in search of wealth, with turn-based tactical combat.
Wartales is an open-world RPG that blends tactics, party management and survival. Steam tags it as adventure, indie, RPG and strategy, and that mix shows in how it plays. You lead a group of mercenaries across a large medieval world in search of money and recognition. The store description sets a harsh tone: a century after the fall of the Edoran Empire, banditry and theft are everywhere, and honor has nearly been forgotten. You are not a chosen hero, only someone trying to survive.
The core loop revolves around contracts and bounties, from protecting villagers against petty thieves to hunting the region's most notorious figures. Between jobs you explore lively villages, abandoned mines, tombs and camps, piecing together the history of this ruined land. Your recruits develop through skills, equipment and appearance, while crafting and camp upgrades help the group recover from each day's hardships. Companions differ in specializations, weapon preferences and personalities, so your roster shapes how you approach every fight.
Combat is turn-based and tactical. The game rewards careful planning and choosing the right mix of characters, gear and tactics for each battle. Death is a real part of the design, and the store page frames combat, death and a thirst for riches as the forces that drive your daily life.
What stands out is the group dynamic. You share money, loot and resources, then end the day with a meal around the campfire, building camaraderie with your companions. The game also supports up to four players in online co-op, turning those planning-heavy battles into a team effort.
Feature Highlights
- Turn-based tactical combat rewards careful planning and the right mix of characters, equipment and tactics in each battle.
- Recruit companions with distinct specializations, skill sets, weapon preferences and personalities to build your mercenary band.
- Take on bounties and contracts across a massive open world, from petty thieves to the land's most notorious figures.
- Develop your camp with luxuries, tools and equipment that help your team recover from the hardships of each day.
- Play with up to four players in online co-op, planning tactics together before confronting hostile inhabitants.
- Full controller support, Steam Cloud saves, Steam achievements and Family Sharing are all included.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Players who enjoy tactical turn-based combat and party building will find plenty to chew on here. If you like running a band of morally flexible mercenaries and profiting from every job, the bounty and contract loop should keep you hooked. Friends who want a shared campaign will also appreciate the online co-op option.
Not Recommended For
Anyone looking for a heroic, story-first adventure may find the tone too grim, since the game casts you as an unscrupulous survivor rather than a savior. Players who want fast, action-heavy combat may find the turn-based pace demanding. Because the game carries an adult content flag, viewers sensitive to mature themes should check the store page first.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Wartales holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, which is 極度好評 in Taiwan's Steam wording. About 86 percent of reviews are positive, and the total volume runs to tens of thousands of reviews, so the score rests on a substantial pool of opinions.
On Steam, Very Positive generally means that the large majority of reviewers recommend the game. A mid-80s percentage across this many reviews is a strong signal, though a score alone cannot tell you whether the tactical depth or the harsh tone will suit you. Reading recent reviews on the official page is worthwhile before you buy.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | NT$739 | — |
| 2026-09-22 | NT$739 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NT$206 | -72% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. Wartales currently sells for NT$ 739, which is also its regular price, so there is no active discount right now. The lowest price we have recorded is NT$ 206, logged on 2026-07-10, and the deepest discount we have tracked is 72 percent off.
The game has been discounted often over the period we track, which makes waiting a realistic strategy. Our price record is still short, so this verdict is tentative. We have not recorded a free-to-keep period for Wartales.
At the full price, buying now only makes sense if you want to play with friends immediately or you are confident in the strong reviews. If you can wait, a wishlist with sale notifications is the simplest way to catch a dip.
Analysis written 10/28/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Wartales is not free to keep right now, so you will need to buy it at the current price or add it to your wishlist.
- Open the Wartales store page in the Steam desktop client or on the Steam website, and sign in to your account.
- To buy now, add the game to your cart and complete checkout at the current Taiwan price of NT$ 739.
- To wait for a discount, click Add to Wishlist on the store page so the game stays on your list.
- Turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications in your settings so you hear about price drops as soon as they start.
- Check back here for the price trend, since our price record is still short and the game has been discounted often.
Things to Know
Wartales supports English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Simplified Chinese and Korean, but it does not support Traditional Chinese. English and Korean are listed with full audio support. The game is flagged for adult content, so review the store page before buying. Prices shown are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you purchase.
