The Tale of Bistun is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Black Cube Games with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Black Cube Games
- Release year
- 2022
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $17.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 | AMD Athlon X4
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent; AMD FX-8350 (8 * 4700) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 ( 2048 MB); Radeon RX 580 (8192 MB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Tale of Bistun is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, narrative adventure, strong atmosphere, and short game.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, narrative adventure, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
Watch a short gameplay here{ a Poem }— خبر دادند سالار جهان را که چون فرهاد دید آن دلستان را در آمد زور دستش را شکوهی…{ a Poem }— خبر دادند سالار جهان را که چون فرهاد دید آن دلستان را در آمد زور دستش را شکوهی…I understand the reservations about the length and lack of boss battles (except for the final boss) but considering the budget and…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.