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Deal | Inspired by The Witcher, this RPG loved by 88% of players is 80% off on Steam

An image showing the Steam logo and the game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, now 80% off.
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An image showing the Steam logo and the game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, now 80% off.
In Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, you play as Meve, the Queen of Lyria and Rivia, and you must once again go to war. Defeat your enemies in card-based combat, explore a world full of dangers, and complete various objectives.

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is an RPG inspired by Gwent and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Developed and released by CD Projekt Red on November 9, 2018, it is currently available for $3.99. 

Set in the same universe, you play as Meve, a war veteran, as a new conflict looms. You’ll have to go on an adventure through kingdoms and regions filled with monsters, ruined castles, and war-torn landscapes. Build an army by recruiting new units and characters along your journey. 

Battles are card-based, and you'll need to use each unit's abilities to chase monsters out of villages or defeat armies and bandits. In addition, you'll need to train your army to achieve your goals. To do this, you'll unlock new skills and refine your tactics. Find and trade resources with merchants, and upgrade your camp to gain the upper hand. 

On another note, this game includes the original Thronebreaker soundtrack, the Gwent: Art of The Witcher Card Game artbook, concept art, and the graphic novel The Witcher: Fox Children.

An image showing a battle in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.
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An image showing a battle in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales.
An image showing characters in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
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An image showing characters in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

With 88% of its 17,840 reviews on Steam being positive, as well as a Metascore of 85 and a user score of 8.3, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales features a story that players love. Every choice has consequences, and there are many puzzles to solve. In addition, with more than 30 hours of gameplay, it features 20 different endings. However, its combat has been criticized for its mechanics and objectives.

The game's pace can feel rather slow, especially during battles. The puzzles have also drawn criticism, particularly for their difficulty. Finally, according to SteamDB, this sale ends on October 1, 2026, and the price will return to $19.99.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-09-27 (Update: 2026-09-27)