The Tale of a Common Man is a Adventure, Casual, RPG game from Aldorlea Games with a 97% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Aldorlea Games
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 97% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/8/10
Processor: 1.6 GHz
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0 Compatible
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Tale of a Common Man is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, exploration, farming, and boss rush.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, exploration, and farming.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
[b]Pros:[/b] – Use up to 8 characters in a party of 5 in battle – 4 difficulties – Option to have touch…[h1]Intro[/h1] [b]The Tale of a Common Man[/b] is an [i]RPG Maker[/i] game where you play as a farmer and never do any…[b]My Playtime:[/b] 9.7h (100% achievement, finished the game) [b]Grindy Achievement(s):[/b] No.Loveable characters, beautiful story, engaging combat, lots of stategy (or you can level grind), potion making is great!Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.