The Mage's Tale
Released Mar 2018
The Mage’s Tale is a virtual reality dungeon crawler that transports you to a fantasy world and turns you into a wizard! As an apprentice of the mystic arts, only you have any hope of saving your kidnapped master!
69% positive · 179 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $7.49 $29.99 −75%
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site
Evaluation
The Mage's Tale launched on Steam on March 23, 2018 as a complete VR dungeon crawler. Following launch, inXile Entertainment released a short burst of post-launch patches through May 29, 2018 — these addressed bug fixes, added movement options based on player feedback, and included a minor gameplay update (Patch 1.9). The last developer communication of any kind was that May 29, 2018 patch. No further updates, announcements, or developer posts have appeared since then. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps, and no developer statements promising future content. The game shipped as a self-contained story with a clear beginning and end, and the post-launch activity was purely maintenance and polish. inXile Entertainment was subsequently acquired by Microsoft in late 2018 and has since focused on other projects (Wasteland 3, Wasteland Remastered, Avowed). The Mage's Tale is effectively a finished, standalone product.
Evidence
Patch 1.9 added a game manual and minor gameplay options along with bug fixes. This is the last developer communication on record.
The Mage's Tale launched on Steam as a complete VR dungeon crawler with native Oculus and HTC Vive support, smooth movement, and horde mode included at launch.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
inXile Entertainment
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The corrupt wizard Gaufroi has kidnapped your master, Mage Alguin, and only you have any hope of saving him. You may be an apprentice now, but to save your master, you will need to explore ten deadly dungeons, decipher mind-bending puzzles, avoid terrifying traps, and vanquish hordes of vicious monsters.
Until you are able to wield every elemental power in the palm of your hand, evil remains ascendant! It is your turn now to sling gouts of flame, javelins of ice, arcs of lightning, and swirling tempests! Don your wizard’s robe and begin your Mage’s Tale!
- Collect mystic ingredients, which you can use to craft hundreds of custom spells in your very own Mage's Workshop.
- Explore the ancient crypts, sewers, and dungeons to discover devious traps and secret rooms hidden around every corner.
- Experience a story that takes place in the same world as The Bard’s Tale series and soon before the events of The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep!
- The Mage's Tale is an adventure designed from the ground up to capture the magic of the VR gaming experience.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content