

Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1
Square Weasel Studio · June 9, 2021 · Visual Novel, Otome, Hand-drawn, Casual, 2D
Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1 is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.
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About Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1
Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1 is a dark fantasy visual novel where you play as a amnesiac High Magus trapped in a collapsing tower with a mysterious mage whose story keeps changing, and each death reveals another memory fragment to help you uncover the truth of your relationship and escape the loop. With over 500 choices, 50+ false endings, and a death-loop narrative that rewards replaying to piece together what really happened, it's a psychological horror experience that uses your repeated failures as the mechanism for discovery.
This is Chronicles of Taldun: the Remainder, a dark fantasy visual novel where death is not the end—it's how you learn the truth.
Play as Vyn, a High Magus trapped with Ilar in a tower that's tearing itself apart. Each death reveals another fragment of memory, another piece of the mystery. Were you colleagues? Lovers? Enemies? The deeper you dig, the less certain you become, and the more you realize Ilar may not be trying to save you at all.Read between the lines. Explore for clues. Use hands-on deduction to break the vicious circle and set them both free.
What Awaits You:
- 172,000 words of bittersweet psychological horror (8-40 hours)
- Over 500 choices, some more regrettable than others.
- 50+ false endings and 3 true endings—dying teaches you how to live
- Multiple romance paths with a nonbinary love interest (optional, fully avoidable)
- Death-loop narrative structure where every playthrough reveals new layers
- RPGFan Games of the Year 2022 - Editor's Choice Award
- 96%+ Positive user reviews
Also Featuring:
- A magnificent cat who cares not if you live or die
- An adorable eel friend
- Death. Lots of it.
- An angry potato
For fans of
The House in Fata Morgana, Disco Elysium, Umineko When They Cry, and literary dark fantasy by Susanna Clarke and Madeline Miller. Return to this universe 9,000 turns earlier in Chronicles of Taldun: The Longing—Coming 2026Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1 — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Player modes
- Single-player
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
DLC & expansions
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1 is an atmospheric visual novel with rich world-building, engaging dialogue, and a moody setting that draws players into its political intrigue and layered storytelling, though some find the pacing slow for an Act 1 that ends just as the plot intensifies. Players appreciate the well-developed characters and immersive writing, but the experience is divisive—some see it as a compelling demo worth trying, while others view it critically as a narrative work rather than a traditional game.
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Great game but look at that kitty, whoever pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up. 🌹 Have a nice day :3 /> フ | _ _ l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄| | | | | ( ̄ヽ__ヽ_)__) \二つ1 found this helpful
"Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1" is not a game. It's an advertisement for a product called "Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder". Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder is a very badly written "Choose Your Own Adventure" E-book... which also isn't a game. Nobody read a Choose Your Own Adventure book, then put it down and said "What a great game I just played". Because books aren't games. But this isn't completely relevant because this is not Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder, it's just an advertisment for it, so it's not correct to try to review that completely distinct product. We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement. If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on Youtube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising. It's impossible in a general sense to recommend people should do that over playing real, full games on Steam, and that applies here with "Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1" too. The objective of this advertisement is to get you to pay an eye watering TWENTY EIGHT UNITED STATES DOLLARS for the rest of the garbage e-book... the pri…1 found this helpful
The full game is absolutely incredible, so I'd definitely recommend giving this demo a try if you're interested in playing it.1 found this helpful
An ambitious and atmospheric visual novel that immediately draws you in with its rich world-building and deep, layered storytelling. The setting feels alive and mysterious, with a tone that mixes political intrigue, personal conflict, and emotional depth. The writing is detailed and immersive, rewarding players who enjoy slow-burn narratives and carefully built lore. The characters are well-developed, each carrying their own motivations and secrets, and the dialogue is thoughtful and engaging. The art style and music help set a moody, almost haunting atmosphere that fits the story perfectly. However, since this is only Act 1, the pacing can sometimes feel too slow, and the story ends just as things are getting truly interesting, which might leave some players wanting more. Despite its unfinished nature, Chronicles of Tal'Dun: The Remainder - Act 1 is a strong start to what promises to be a deep and memorable narrative journey. If you enjoy complex stories, political drama, and character-driven storytelling, this is definitely worth diving into. 📜🔥
[h1]Before I played The Remainder - Act 1, I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]
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