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RPG · inXile Entertainment

The Bard's Tale IV

The Bard's Tale IV
Steam Deck Playable Windows
Mixed · 67% of 1,475
DeveloperinXile Entertainment
GenreRPG
Price verdict · US
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Player reviews 67% positive of 1,475
Quality score 67/100

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The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.


Hidden in the shadows, an evil has waited patiently. Until now. Who will face the darkness if not you? A heroic adventure featuring 40+ hours of gameplay, 350 speaking parts, a Legacy Mode for returning fans, and over 100 pieces of incredible music!

Customize How You Play

Define the way you play, using sliders on numerous options such as saving (including “save anywhere”), the mini-map, waypoint markers and many more. Whether you seek a hardcore challenge, a lighter experience, or something in-between, the choice is yours.

Create the Hero You Want To Be

Play as Bard, Fighter, Practitioner, and Rogue, each featuring 60-70 skills and collectively unlocking 21 unique classes. Build an array of characters to make every playthrough a unique experience.

Craft your Party, Your Way

Start your party with a single character, recruiting or creating new heroes to bolster your ranks. Build a party that suits your play style!

An Adventure Around Every Corner

Explore towns full of quest givers, fight your way through dark and deadly dungeons, and navigate beautiful rolling hills, dense forests, and icy wastes.

Outsmart Evil

Battle your enemies in dynamic, intuitive turn-based tactical combat,that rewards clever thinking. Use superior strategies, thoughtful positioning, and deadly combos to bring down your foes!

Unlock the Secrets of the Past

Unravel challenging mysteries. If your enemies don’t get you, the devious riddles and dangerous traps just might.

The Blade’s Tale

The sense of discovery and mystery doesn’t stop with the environment. Gain ancient Elven weapons containing secrets which you’ll need to uncover by carefully examining them.

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Steam reviews Mixed · 67%
67% positive of 1,475
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Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
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Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K (4 * 3300) or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2048 MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB)
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
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Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD 290 equivalent or greater
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
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          DeveloperinXile Entertainment
          PublisherinXile Entertainment
          GenresRPG
          ModesSingle-player
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