Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

CD Projekt RED

Rank: #3 / 7
Released: 2018
Studio: CD Projekt RED
Genre: fantasy video game, collectible card video game, role-playing video game

At a glance

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a single-player role-playing game from CD Projekt RED, set in The Witcher world. It follows Meve, queen of Lyria and Rivia, as an imminent Nilfgaardian invasion forces her back into war. The game combines narrative-driven exploration with puzzles and card battles, while difficult choices affect the state of the world and its possible endings. The listed story content describes a 30-hour adventure with 20 possible world end-states, quests, varied regions and characters who may join your journey or oppose you. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, adjustable difficulty, color alternatives, custom volume controls and play without timed input. A mouse-only option and camera comfort feature are also listed. Thronebreaker is available for Windows and is classified on Steam as an adventure and RPG. CD PROJEKT RED is listed as its publisher as well as developer.

Who it is for

Suited to solo players who want a story-led Witcher adventure with exploration, puzzles, card battles and consequential choices. The adjustable difficulty and option to play without timed input may suit players who prefer more control over challenge and pace.

What is good

Choices can shape the world and endings.
Combines exploration, puzzles and card battles.
Adjustable difficulty is listed.
Playable without timed input.

What to know first

Single-player only.
Listed for Windows.

Verdict

Thronebreaker centers on Meve’s war story and combines role-playing exploration with card battles and meaningful choices. Its listed accessibility and control options give players several ways to approach the solo campaign.