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Deal | This RPG set in the 20th century, loved by 82% of players on Steam, is now 70% off

An image showing Wiktor in The Thaumaturge, now 70% off on Steam.
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An image showing Wiktor in The Thaumaturge, now 70% off on Steam.
Published by 11 bit studios, The Thaumaturge is an RPG in which you must uncover the mysteries surrounding your character and his past. But to do that, you'll have to explore the environment and defeat various enemies.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG set in Warsaw in the early 20th century. In this mysterious world, you play as Wiktor Szulski, a thaumaturge who has mastered the mystical arts and can read people's minds.

The game's goal is to uncover the secrets surrounding Wiktor and his own family. But to do so, you'll have to investigate the events taking place in the city.

Use your abilities to solve mysteries and find hidden clues. Combat is turn-based, and you'll face different types of enemies. To defeat them, you can summon salutors, supernatural creatures whose powers give you a significant advantage.

According to the developers at Fool's Theory, you'll encounter historical figures such as Tsar Nicholas II and Rasputin. However, your special abilities can also fuel your pride. And in the end, your greatest enemy might be yourself.

An image showing a battle in The Thaumaturge.
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An image showing a battle in The Thaumaturge.
An image showing a salutor in The Thaumaturge.
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An image showing a salutor in The Thaumaturge.

The Thaumaturge has a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. In fact, 82% of its 6,102 reviews are positive. Many players appreciate the game's historical setting. They also praise its atmosphere and visuals. For its part, PC Gamer wrote, "A gripping version of early 1900s Poland forms the heart of this alt-history RPG." IGN added, "A smart ghost hunting RPG in the shadow of a falling empire."

However, several players have complained about optimization issues and some bugs during cutscenes. The combat is also considered poor, while the gameplay seems linear and can feel repetitive.

Currently, The Thaumaturge is 70% off on Steam, bringing its price down from $34.99 to $10.49. And according to SteamDB, this sale ends on November 14, 2026.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-11- 9 (Update: 2026-11- 9)