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2004 PCPlayStationXbox 16.79 € 👍 75 % Mostly positive, 1,352 reviews on Steam

A satirical fantasy action-adventure where you play a cynical, money-grubbing bard who fights with a blade and summoned allies. Its sarcastic narrator and genre-mocking humor are the main draw.

What defines The Bard's Tale:

  • Lots of humour
  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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The closest matches for The Bard's Tale are Overlord II, DeathSpank and DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Bard's Tale special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Overlord II

91 %

2009 PCPlayStationXbox 8.99 € 👍 89 % Very positive, 4,644 reviews on Steam

  • Lots of humour
  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat

You play an evil Overlord commanding a horde of unruly Minions that smash enemies, loot the land and solve environmental puzzles. Dark humor and the joy of being the villain define the experience as you tear down a glorious empire.

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DeathSpank

Bright, upbeat tone

DeathSpank is a comedic Diablo-style action RPG from Ron Gilbert in which a clueless self-styled hero takes on absurd quests. Its irreverent humor and cartoon look are the main draw.

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Bright, upbeat tone

You run an item shop as a young merchant paying off her father's debt: haggle with customers by day, then hire an adventurer to delve into randomized dungeons for stock. The blend of shop management and action dungeon crawling is carried by plenty of humor.

Fable

Action-packed real-time combat

A fairy-tale action RPG where your good or evil deeds shape your hero's looks, skills and reputation from boyhood to old age. The world of Albion reacts to your actions with dry British humor.

Evoland 2

Strong, story-driven narrative

Evoland 2 is a humorous time-travel romp through gaming history, constantly shifting its art style and mechanics, from retro adventure to platforming, card battles and turn-based fights. Its time-travel story ties the many genre changes together.

Overlord

Action-packed real-time combat

As a dark Overlord you command a horde of mischievous minions that fight, loot and solve puzzles for you. A darkly comic parody of fantasy tropes, it lets you choose between being evil and really evil.

Armed and Dangerous

Action-packed real-time combat

A tongue-in-cheek third-person shooter from LucasArts in which a ragtag rebel crew including a robot and a mole pulls off a heist in a fantasy world, armed with absurd weapons like the shark gun. Its zany humor and over-the-top arsenal are the main draw.

Radiata Stories

Strong, story-driven narrative

A charming action JRPG set in a world where humans and fairies coexist. Over 175 recruitable characters, a living city with daily routines, and branching story paths set it apart.

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