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Action · AGL studios

Faulty Apprentice

Faulty Apprentice
Mature content
Steam Deck Playable Windows
Very Positive · 81% of 189
DeveloperAGL studios
GenreAction
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 7 hr. ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $7.99 · 5d ago
Player reviews 81% positive of 189
Quality score 81/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

In this world of magic, monsters, and mystery, the fate of Stars Reach Castle will be determined by you, the Faulty Apprentice! A story-rich visual novel/dating with Light Ecchi on the side. (Free 3 DLCs)

Play Best Elf

Best Elf is an erotic 2D visual novel spinoff of Faulty Apprentice, following Eleanna and Zariinna.


When an innocent competition between the two elves turns into a rescue mission, it's up to you and your friends to save the day! With two sexy elves at your side, what could go wrong?

The timeline of Faulty Apprentice: Best Elf takes place according to the true good ending of Faulty Apprentice. It is a standalone visual novel.


About the Game


Faulty Apprentice Downloadable Contents all contains full body nudity, erotic dialogue, and consensual sexual act.

What is Faulty Apprentice?

Faulty Apprentice is an interactive visual novel set in a medieval fantasy world, featuring character relationships, minigames, and a riveting blend of suspenseful drama and comedy. Take on the task of defending a Castle full of virtuous maidens against an evil warlock and his legion of gruesome goblins! You've got twenty days to prepare for battle!

MAIN FEATURES

  • 10+ DATEABLE characters! Each characters with their own story + several possible endings!
  • STORY or CHALLENGE MODE- Enjoy the story without the minigame!
  • Safe For Work- Fully censored + safe to stream! Light Ecchi with fanservice. *Uncensored DLC available on Steam.
  • 40+ stunning event CG to collect through gameplay and view during Gallery Mode!
  • Skip-Mode- Skip texts and adjust the speed of dialogues for your New Game+ playthrough!
  • 20 Days- Allow more freedom and stat building! *You will need to reach Day 20 and save your game to play DLC!

GAMEPLAY

RELATIONSHIP PATHS
10 Romance-able characters! Each of the instructors has their own minigames and personality quirks. Depending on who you spend time Training with, or doing Jobs for, will determine their role in the Final Battle.


GOOD vs. EVIL
Will you inspire others for good or tempt them into evil? The choices you make will not only affect your fate but the fate of those around you as well.

MINIGAMES
Training and Jobs are broken down into three categories, Archery, Swordsmanship, and Magic, each with unique gameplay! STORY or CHALLENGE MODE- Enables you to enjoy the story without the minigame!



HAND PAINTED ARTWORK
Unlock key story illustrations! Enjoy beautiful character sprites and animated background art. Collect through gameplay and view during Gallery Mode!

OPEN CASTLE
The Faulty Apprentice in-game timeline is broken down by day. Allocate your time each day by choosing from a range of activities. Training, Completing Jobs, Exploring Stars Reach Castle, or building Relationships. Each of these activities has its own complex mechanics that bring a wide range to gameplay!



LITTLE BOY, BIG CASTLE!
Over 30 characters to meet, 10 characters to date, and 15+ locations to unlock! Now normally fighting wars, slaying evil creatures, saving princesses, and otherwise kicking butt would be epic, but you're just a scrawny farm boy with nothing more than a letter of recommendation from a mysterious wizard.



ARE YOU A GOOD FRIEND?
Some routes of the game will lead to good, others to evil. Will you save the kingdom? Or will you bring about its destruction? The fate of Stars Reach Castle will be determined by you, the Faulty Apprentice.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Join the conversation here or Faulty Apprentice Server, and let the AGL studios team know what you think of the game. We read all of the player's feedback!

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $7.99 2026-07-07
3-month low $7.99
12-month low $7.99
Current $19.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 11, 2026
Sale ended · back to $19.99
Jul 7, 2026
Sale started · -60% to $7.99
Jul 7, 2026
New all-time low $7.99

Faulty Apprentice price history and best deals

Faulty Apprentice for PC currently sells from $19.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $7.99, set on 2026-07-07.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Faulty Apprentice now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $19.99 a good price for Faulty Apprentice?
$19.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $7.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Faulty Apprentice?
Faulty Apprentice is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 81%
81% positive of 189
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Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.5 or higher
  • Processor: 2.2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1280 x 720
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Achievements (99)
welcomehome 87.4%
coldwelcome 80.9%
newoldfriend 80.9%
welcometomystore 80.3%
tsundereintroduction 78.3%
yo 78.2%
ontarget 78.1%
swordup 77.9%
Facts
DeveloperAGL studios
PublisherAGL studios
GenresAction · Adventure · Casual · Indie · RPG · Simulation
ModesSingle-player
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