About
Wartales came out on April 12, 2023 for PC, then for Nintendo Switch on September 14, 2023 and for Xbox Series X|S on October 31, 2023. On Steam, 86% of 32,499 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 806 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 2,486 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 44 hours, doing everything about 146 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Story
It has been a hundred years since the world saw the fall of the once great Edoran Empire at the hands of an unprecedented plague that swept the nation. In the turmoil and uncertainty that has followed, mercenary work, banditry and thievery across the land is abundant, as honor has long since become an almost entirely forgotten virtue. Now, prepare to lead a group of unscrupulous characters who revel in such activity in a massive open world where combat, death and a thirst for riches will shape and define your day to day life. You are not special, the chosen one or a once in a millennia hero ushering in a new era of peace. Your goal is solely to survive and thrive in this harsh and hostile world. Only the bravest and most ambitious can hope to see their story written in the Wartales!
What is happening now
Wartales is a tactical RPG that challenges players to manage a group of mercenaries through turn-based combat encounters across multiple platforms. The game launched in April 2023 to establish its core loop of strategic battles and character progression within an indie-developed framework. The game continues to receive post-launch support through regular free updates. Community Update 7, arriving in September 2026, will introduce significant reworks to prisoner and criminal mechanics alongside a new underworld hub area. The patch also adds three fresh armor sets to the existing customization options, with a public beta already available for player testing ahead of the full rollout.
How long to beat Wartales
from 1 playerMain storyrushing through the story
44 h
Main + extrasstory plus side content
80 h
Completionisteverything the game has
146 h
Games like Wartales
same kind of game, other series
Awards
0 won, 1 more nominationOther awards 2024
Media
Releases
Platform
Date
April 12, 2023
September 14, 2023
October 31, 2023
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Minimum
Recommended
OS *
Windows 7 64bit
-
Processor
Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX550
NVidia GTX 1080 / AMD RX 5600
DirectX
Version 10
Version 10
Storage
30 GB available space
30 GB available space
OS
-
Windows 10 64bit
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Wartales player count
concurrent players on Steam806playing now2h ago
1,032peak today
2,48630-day peak
2,486highest we have seenOct 25, 2026
Oct 23daily peak, last 12 daystoday
Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Wartales achievements
235 achievements on SteamRarest
Hostile environment Win a pit fight in Tiltren by letting neutral units deal all the final blows
0.1%
Spirited away Prevent an animal from being transformed into a ghost pack monster after a rest
0.1%
Ossuary Craft all the Beast weapons
0.1%
Loyal Subjects Start 50 mandates
0.1%
Caligula
0.1%
Stay with me Cure 5 companions before they become lycanthropes
0.1%
All 235 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Frankenstein Apply all grafts to a lycan
0.1%
Impossible love Have a human companion in a relationship with a lycanthrope
0.1%
Urban exploration Complete every POI in Lombelle
0.1%
Soft kitty, warm kitty...
0.2%
Emergency exit
0.2%
Sons of the forest Complete every POI in Rigel
0.2%
First in class Find the Hermit's treasure
0.2%
Mad scientist Give lycanthropy to a companion with an item
0.2%
For Science Complete all Rigel research
0.2%
Who threw that stone? Kill an enemy using a thrown cobblestone
0.2%
Chicken Run
0.2%
General's voice Sing 5 times the Ode to the Good General
0.2%
Back at sea Repair your boat after each of its components was damaged
0.3%
Single-handed sailor Set sail with just one human on board
0.3%
Perseverance is a quality
0.3%
The curse of Brigga
0.3%
Diversity Rules Have a fief with all building types
0.3%
Shepherd
0.3%
Catperson
0.3%
The fate of Lombelle Finish the Lombelle Scenario
0.3%
Long-distance relationship In Vertuse's pit, push an enemy 10 meters away.
0.4%
Plagueridden survivors Defeat the champion of Rigel
0.4%
City Hunter Complete the Lombelle hunt
0.4%
Risky investment Build a travel post in Lombelle
0.4%
White Knights Save at least 10 civilians in Lombelle's fights
0.4%
Treasure hunter Collect every treasure hidden in Grinmeer
0.5%
Not my fault! Win a pit fight in Arthes without hitting a single enemy
0.5%
Friendship is magic Find the Citizen's treasure
0.5%
The fate of Rigel Finish the Rigel Scenario
0.5%
Lesser preys Complete the Rigel hunt
0.5%
Crime and accomplishment Finish the Crime and Chaos path
0.6%
My friend's enemy is also my friend Obtain every faction's reward
0.6%
Beware of the cat Capture a smilodon
0.6%
This is fine Wake up in the middle of the Beast's mist after a rest
0.6%
Together stronger Triumph in the Rigel arena
0.6%
Belit's Knowledge Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Rigel
0.6%
Wave Race Reach a speed of 10 knots with your boat
0.7%
That rat skewer is raw ! Get some help from Brandon Lesley
0.7%
The mercenary strikes back In Ludern's pit, 2 engaged units have been struck by lighting.
0.7%
My job here is done Complete every point of interest in Ormance
0.7%
Insane deals Build a travel post in Rigel
0.7%
What do we do in the Shadows In Grinmeer's pit, leave at least one unit in the shadows for an entire fight.
0.8%
Wonder of the seas Upgrade every component of your boat
0.9%
Battleship Land 25 shots with the ballista
0.9%
The fate of Brigga Finish the Brigga scenario
0.9%
Fully equipped Build all different boat components
1%
Beyond the Sea Find the Admiral's treasure
1%
There's honor among thieves Reach the tolerated security level while 3 or more thieves are assigned
1%
Brought a blade to a whip fight Kill a prisoner with a whip
1.1%
Gotta Catch 'Em All Catch 12 different species of fish
1.1%
My job is just beach Defeat the Belerian team in a game of rouste
1.1%
Explorers of the seven seas Complete every point of interest in Belerion
1.1%
With your eyes closed! Triumph in the pit of Grinmeer
1.1%
Champions of the Black market Triumph in all the pits
1.1%
Factory Produce a total of 1,000 items
1.1%
Paradise on Earth Reach 90% in all needs
1.1%
Most Wanted Reach the top of the Lords of the Sea ranking
1.2%
Two for the show Triumph in the Attia arena
1.2%
Disciple of Saint Lenaid Rebuild all points of interest in Ormance
1.2%
I have heard you! Complete 50 audiences
1.2%
You got a friend in me Reach maximum relation with a kingdom
1.2%
Eye to eye Complete all points of interest in Drombach
1.3%
Guardians of the Ancient secrets Finish the Mysteries and Wisdom path
1.3%
First aid As a group, save a companion from dying 10 times in co-op
1.4%
The Fate of Ormance Finish the Ormance scenario
1.4%
Back in business Build a travel post in Ormance
1.4%
The Fairest Kingdom Reach the maximum fief level
1.4%
The price of fame Surpass a tavern's ranking after taking prestige from it
1.5%
Eye of the Cyclone Triumph in the pit of Ludern
1.5%
King of terrors
1.5%
Retired heroes Fill a weapons rack with legendary weapons
1.6%
Master hunter Complete the Ormance hunt
1.6%
I got friends on the other side Recruit a Skelmar
1.6%
The pint glass menagerie Have a cat, a chicken and a pig in your tavern at the same time
1.7%
What's the buzz? Capture a cardinal mosquito
1.8%
Hot Ones Triumph in the pit of Vertruse
1.8%
The coward’s way out Defeat the champion of Ormance
1.8%
Leader of the pack Get a company with 1 bear, 1 wolf, 1 boar and 1 crocswine
1.9%
Property is theft Perform a burglary
1.9%
Mithridatism Triumph in the pit of Tiltren
1.9%
Breaking the ice Capture a snow crawler
2%
Break a leg In a game of rouste, have every oponent on the ground at once
2%
As good as old Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Ormance
2%
There can be only one! Have an allied fierce animal kill an enemy fierce animal
2%
Smoke on the water Complete the Belerian hunt
2.1%
Written in the stars Find the Explorer’s treasure
2.2%
The Miraculous Catch of Fish Finish the Belerion scenario
2.2%
Maze runner Defeat the Arthesian team in a game of rouste
2.3%
Trouble brewing Steal every secret brewing recipe
2.3%
I had to do it to em Shoot 6 times in one turn with a crossbow
2.3%
Adventure is just bad planning Visit every island in Belerion
2.4%
Rising from the ashes Rebuild a point of interest in Ormance
2.4%
Sport in a storm Defeat the Drombachian team in a game of rouste
2.5%
The balls are in your court Defeat the Tiltrenian team in a game of rouste
2.5%
Food for thought Steal every secret cooking recipe
2.5%
Land of the free Free a barony
2.5%
Et tu, Brute? Find the Merchant’s treasure
2.6%
The more the merrier Use a man power skill
2.6%
Knock Knock Win a siege
2.6%
I am become death Find the General’s treasure
2.7%
Memento mori Find the Artist’s treasure
2.7%
Hic Sunt Dracones Visit every wind zone in Belerion
2.7%
Men of Steel Triumph in the pit of Arthes
2.7%
Can’t touch it Defeat the Vertrusian team in a game of rouste
2.9%
Treasure Island Find the treasure of a Lord of the Sea
2.9%
It belongs in a museum Find a vernacular artifact
3.1%
Show of hands Triumph in the Oris arena
3.2%
Be like water Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Belerion
3.2%
Hopping mad Defeat the champion of Belerion
3.3%
Running of the boar Defeat the Ludernian team in a game of rouste
3.4%
Secret code Unmask Rooks
3.6%
Down in history Finish the Power and Glory path
3.8%
Born to fight Find the Fighters’ treasure
3.9%
Survivors Reach day 100 in expert difficulty
4.4%
The rich get richer Finish the Trade and Craftsmanship path
4.4%
This is my swamp. Complete all points of interest in Ludern
4.5%
Billboard Hot 10 Enter the Lords of the Sea ranking
4.5%
Influence of Brokers Complete all points of interest in Grinmeer
4.8%
Pale ontology Discover the truth about dragons
4.8%
Haute Cuisine Serve your first feast
4.9%
Rock solid Find the Builder’s treasure
5%
On our way to slay Hrimgandr Craft every rimesteel weapon
5.1%
Heaven's kitchen Top the taverns' ranking
5.1%
Via Maris Build a travel post in Belerion
5.3%
I’m too old for this Reach level 15
5.5%
God is playing dice Discover the truth about the Eye’s punishment
5.6%
The fate of Drombach Finish the Drombach scenario
5.6%
Pleasing everyone Have 10 different factions visit your tavern on the same day
5.9%
Reaching the top Move your tavern to Gosenberg
6%
Elected dogcatcher Complete the Drombachian hunt
6.1%
Heist of the century Attack a Golden Merchant Caravan and win, without letting any merchants flee
6.2%
Destroyer of worlds Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Drombach
6.7%
No need for assistance Defeat an animal group in a hunt without a trace bonus
6.7%
Territory at war Complete all points of interest in Arthes
7%
Only your strongest potions Equip your whole troupe with oiled weapons
7.3%
Teamwork makes the dream work Defeat a Champion in co-op
7.8%
Stockholm syndrome One of your prisoners wanted to join your company, and you accepted it
7.9%
Got some rare things on sale, stranger! Defeat the champion of Drombach
7.9%
The power of friendship Complete a bounty in co-op
8.1%
Patience is a virtue Bring an alcohol to its maximum aging level
8.1%
Those guys again? Triumph in the Arena of Legends
8.3%
The fate of Grinmeer Finish the Grinmeer scenario
8.5%
Wiping the slate clean Go from 600 Suspicion to 0 Suspicion
8.7%
Let me in! Find a way to enter Alazar's Embassy, in Grinmeer
8.7%
Dead aim Craft every ghost weapon
8.7%
Blood of the vines Complete all points of interest in Vertruse
8.8%
Flourishing business Retrieve a total of 1000 krowns from your tavern
8.8%
Animal control Complete the Grinmeerian hunt
8.9%
High and mighty Triumph in the Lisbeth arena
9%
Let him cook Have a companion become a Master in their craft while working in the tavern
9%
Workaholic Complete 100 contracts in one game
9.5%
If it's expensive, it must be good Make at least 100 coins in a rest with a Working class tavern
9.9%
Are you still not entertained? Complete 10 minigames in co-op
10.1%
Eat, drink and be merry Make at least 100 coins in a rest with an Upscale tavern
10.4%
This ship has sailed Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Grinmeer
10.6%
Scaling up Move your tavern to Marheim
10.6%
Rebranding Upgrade your tavern's walls and floor
11.1%
In all weathers Build a travel post in Drombach
11.6%
End of freedom Defeat the champion of Grinmeer
11.7%
Embrace tradition Defeat the Grinmeerian team in a game of rouste
11.7%
In the wolf’s mouth Complete the Ludernian hunt
11.8%
Those about to die will salute you Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Ludern
12%
Its vision is based on movement Behold the beast
12%
The fate of Ludern Finish the Ludern scenario
12.1%
The Tiltren Dream Complete all points of interest in Tiltren
12.4%
Massive weapon incoming Triumph in the Hoevendorp arena
13%
Best plonk in town Earn your first Taverners' Guild star
13.4%
A run for your money Establish a trade route
13.6%
Prepare for trouble... And make it double Triumph in the Bernna arena
13.7%
Rags to riches Build a travel post in Grinmeer
14%
The Colour of War Use War Paint on a companion
14.1%
The Great Escape Catch a prisoner that had escaped
14.4%
28 years later Defeat the champion of Ludern
15%
No good to man or beast Triumph in the Nairolf arena
16.4%
In conclusion... Complete all scenario and secondary quests
16.6%
All modern comforts Upgrade 10 different camp tools
16.9%
Off the beaten track Build a travel post in Ludern
17.7%
Anyone can cook Open a tavern
17.7%
Savvy businessman Gain 2.000 Krowns by selling Trading Goods
18.5%
Travelling light Build 15 different camp tools
18.7%
One big happy family Have a troop of 20 companions (humans and/or animals)
19.1%
This isn’t even my final form Triumph in the Kriskhed arena
19.8%
A Hate/Hate Relationship… Two companions hate each other
19.9%
The rat pack Clean 5 different rat invasions
20%
Spice wars Prepare 10 delicious meals
21.3%
A taste for luxury Eat a feast
22.5%
The phantom pain Complete the Arthesian hunt
23.3%
The Ghost of Harag Defeat the champion of Arthes
24%
Coming from old money Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Vertruse
24%
Souls mates Two companions have declared their love for each other
24.2%
The fate of Arthes Finish the Arthes scenario
24.2%
Built to last Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Arthes
24.3%
Not a ghost of a chance Complete the Vertrusian hunt
24.3%
War is the most profitable business Build a travel post in Arthes
25.8%
The fate of Vertruse Finish the Vertruse scenario
26.5%
Public enemy #1 Defeat a guard whilst you are wanted
27.1%
A job well done Complete 5 forges in a row perfectly
27.5%
Survive THIS! Defeat the champion of Vertruse
28.1%
Started from the bottom... Have a total of 5000 krowns
28.4%
Where the water tastes like wine Build a travel post in Vertruse
29.4%
The only show in town Triumph in an arena without failing a single requirement
29.6%
Judging the book by its cover Restore a codex in less than 6 guesses
30.6%
Feels like home Build a travel post in Tiltren
30.7%
Poison you said? Triumph in the Smot arena
31.1%
The beehive Have at least 10 companions assigned to different tools in your camp
32.3%
One hell of a hammering Craft an item of superior quality at forge
33%
Safety first Equip your whole troupe with helmet
33.7%
Are you not entertained?! Triumph in an arena
34.8%
Jack of all trades Reach the apprentice level in 8 different jobs
37.8%
Well, well, well, what have we here? Find a secret
40%
Eternal work of art Complete the Tomb of the Ancients in Tiltren
40.5%
In it for the money Have 1,000 krowns in less than 1 month
41.6%
Explorers Complete a Tomb of the Ancients
43.1%
Please observe social distancing Kill 3 enemies with a single AoE attack
48%
Not today, Death! Retreat from combat
48.5%
Big bad wolf Complete the Tiltrenian hunt
49.9%
Fatherly Love Defeat the champion of Tiltren
51.2%
The fate of Tiltren Finish the Tiltren scenario
52.8%
You don't scare me Defeat a Champion
53.4%
Sightseer Complete all quests in a region
54.8%
The legend starts here Acquire 1 legendary weapon
54.9%
Tis but a scratch Have a companion die
55.5%
A fledgling fellowship Have a troop of 10 companions
59%
Who you gonna call? Defeat the Ghost pack
59.3%
Pest control Clean a rat invasion
62.2%
A taste for comfort Build 5 different camp tools
69.9%
In and out, nobody gets hurt Do not lose any HP in a fight where you are outnumbered
72.9%
Victory favours the brave... and the bold" Win a fight using only temporary VPs
75%
A job’s a job Complete a contract
82.4%
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.