Shiro Games’ tactical RPG Wartales is currently available on Steam for 9,79 $, a 72 % discount from its standard 34,99 $ price point. This promotion, active until July 13, marks the lowest price ever recorded for the title, according to data from SteamDB. The previous record low was a 63 % discount seen in November 2025.
Strategic Survival in a Low-Fantasy Setting
Unlike traditional hero-focused adventures, Wartales centers on the gritty management of a mercenary company. Players navigate a medieval world plagued by disease, war, and lawlessness. Success requires balancing the needs of a growing troop, including managing food supplies, equipment, and payroll. The gameplay loop forces players to take on roles such as bounty hunters, merchants, or bandits to sustain their operations.
Wartales features a cooperative mode that allows up to four players to manage the same mercenary company, sharing the strategic burden of the campaign.
Tactical Combat and Party Management
The core experience blends turn-based tactical combat with open-world exploration. Players must recruit companions and assign them specific professions—such as blacksmith, cook, or alchemist—to improve the company’s efficiency. Combat depth is driven by positioning, turn order, and the synergy between different character classes.
However, the experience is not without its drawbacks. The German gaming outlet Teilzeithelden noted that while the game is a “pearl of turn-based strategy,” it struggles with a limited weapon variety for certain classes and high micromanagement requirements as the company grows. The review also highlighted that many player decisions have relatively small long-term consequences on the world.
Reception and Technical Performance
Public reception remains strong, with the game holding an 86 % positive rating on Steam based on many user reviews. Critics on Metacritic are slightly more reserved, assigning the title a Metascore of 79, while the user score sits at 7.6. For handheld gamers, the title is fully Steam Deck-verified, ensuring it runs without significant compatibility hurdles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 9,79 $ price for Wartales permanent?
No. This is a temporary promotional price on Steam that expires on July 13.
Can I play Wartales on a handheld device?
Yes, Wartales is officially Steam Deck-verified, meaning it is optimized for play on the device.
Is this the cheapest the game has ever been?
According to SteamDB, yes. The current 72 % discount represents the deepest price cut for the game to date.
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