Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at IndieGala
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.99 (June 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndieGala | $1.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $2.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $2.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $16.79 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $17.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| DreamGame | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
Foretales is a story-driven card game in which a thief named Volpe has visions of the world coming to an end and sets out to change that outcome. Each chapter presents a situation, and you play cards representing people, places and skills to resolve it, choosing whether to fight, sneak, bargain or talk your way through. Your decisions change how the story unfolds and which ending you reach.
It is a single-player game with a thoughtful pace, mixing puzzle-like card choices with narrative. There is no deckbuilding grind; the focus stays on the story and the many ways to solve each scene. Foretales suits players who like card games and fairy-tale storytelling.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Alkemi |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Released | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Languages | 6: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2GHz | 3Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compliant card | DirectX 9 compliant card |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Foretales on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Foretales. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Foretales plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Foretales comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Foretales. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.99 in June 2025.
The best current price we found is $1.99 at IndieGala, against a usual price of $19.99.
Buy now. Buy now. Matches the lowest price we have on record ($1.99). A sale is unlikely to beat this price by much.
