The Tale of Bistun

Released Jul 2022

The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place, known as the Revelations Realm.

88% positive · 187 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 14 Oct 2026 $17.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 14 Oct 2026 $17.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 14 Oct 2026 $17.99

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Evaluation

The Tale of Bistun launched on July 13, 2022 as a complete, self-contained action-adventure game. The only post-launch update was a small bug fix patch on July 19, 2022 (fixing achievements and save/load issues), with no major content additions at any point after launch. Both DLC items — the Original Soundtrack and Artbook — were released on launch day, functioning as companion content rather than gameplay expansions. No further DLC has been announced or listed. The developer's most recent news post, from September 17, 2025, announces their next game — a wrestling roguelike called Realm of Fame — and mentions they "continue to support and love this game," but this is a standard farewell-style acknowledgment rather than a commitment to new content for Bistun. The announcement of a new project strongly suggests the studio has moved on creatively. There has been no roadmap, no announced expansions, and no unreleased content listed anywhere on the store. The game launched as a finished narrative experience and has remained that way.

Evidence

Developer announced their next game, Realm of Fame, while noting continued support for Bistun. No new content for Bistun was announced — this signals the studio has moved to a new project.

news post · Sep 17, 2025 source development ending

high

The Tale of Bistun released for Windows PC and Xbox on July 13, 2022 as a complete story-driven action-adventure game.

news post · Jul 13, 2022 source content shipped

high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

The Tale of Bistun - Orginal Soundtrack

Jul 2022

Released

The Tale of Bistun - Artbook

Jul 2022

Media

Details

Developer

Black Cube Games

Publisher

IMGN.PRO

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Adventure Relaxing Mythology Indie Romance Action-Adventure Isometric Education Combat Story Rich Atmospheric Action Colorful Historical Controller

About this game

The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the intimidating Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place of forgotten memories, known as the Revelations Realm, in search of answers. All the while, a mysterious voice encourages him to keep going, recounting his every step and keeping close tabs on his quest through these beautiful but blight-infested lands.

Key Features

Re-telling the Persian legend:
Based on an epic romantic poem from the 12th century, “Khosrow and Shirin”, The Tale of Bistun is a tale of love, loss, and adventure though a land where magic and bravery collide
A stunning land of myth and magic:
Ascend the deadly slopes of Mount Bistun and battle through a gorgeous world that brings the ancient lands of Mesopotamia to life
Hack, slash, and blast:
Battle hordes of dangerous foes using fast-paced tactical melee combat and ferocious magical abilities
Carve out your own tale:
King Darius, eat your heart out! Create your own Behistun Inscription and etch out beautiful engravings to tell the world your story.