Foretales
Foretales is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until July 30, 2026. The single-player card adventure normally sells for $19.99 on PC.
A Card-Based Adventure With Branching Paths
Foretales is a story-driven deck-building game set in a fantasy world doomed by a dark prophecy. Players control Volepain, a small-time thief who begins seeing visions of an impending catastrophe. The game uses a card-based system where locations, characters, items, and events are all represented as cards. Players explore the world, interact with characters, and resolve conflicts through turn-based card combat, diplomacy, stealth, or bribery. The story branches based on player decisions, leading to multiple possible endings.
Who Made It and How It Was Received
Foretales was developed by the French studio Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers. It originally launched on PC and Nintendo Switch on September 15, 2022. The game holds a Metacritic score of 74 out of 100. Its soundtrack was composed by Christophe Héral, known for his work on Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil, and the game is narrated by Travis Willingham of Critical Role. Foretales is suited for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences that combine strategy, resource management, and deck-building mechanics in a single-player format.
Claiming the Game
To add Foretales to your library, log into an Epic Games account and claim it on the store page before the promotion ends on July 30. Once claimed, the game remains in your library permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Foretales free on the Epic Games Store?
Foretales is free to claim until July 30, 2026. After that date, it will return to its regular price of $19.99.
What kind of game is Foretales?
Foretales is a single-player story-driven card game that blends deck-building mechanics with adventure and strategy elements. Players explore a branching narrative where their choices affect the outcome of the story.
Who developed and published Foretales?
Foretales was developed by French indie studio Alkemi and published by Dear Villagers. It was released on September 15, 2022.
Strategy • Adventure • Indie
