The open-world first-person RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is currently available for 50% off on Steam. This discount coincides with the release of a significant new patch and a free DLC drop, adding new content and features to the game.
Tainted Grail, which launched last May after an early access period, offers a unique take on Arthurian legend set on the island of Avalon. The game features three distinct zones to explore and incorporates a variety of survival and crafting mechanics, including fishing, farming, cooking, mining, and smithing, alongside spellcrafting and journal sketching. Players engage in dungeon crawling, overworld exploration, and make morally ambiguous choices.
The game has been described as a competent take on the first-person RPG genre, often compared to The Elder Scrolls series. Its art style is darker than Skyrim's, blending elements reminiscent of Dark Souls and Morrowind. While feeling like a Bethesda-style RPG, it introduces its own ideas, particularly in its combat system, which is noted for its elegance.
The recent update introduces new items, a new "ultra+" graphics preset designed for high-end PCs, and new armor sets for rangers and sorcerers. Additionally, new bows and wands have been added, along with a new romance option. The game also runs on the Steam Deck, reportedly achieving around 30-45fps.
For players interested in trying the game, a demo is available on Steam. The current 50% discount is noted as the lowest price the game has been offered at.