Betrayal at Krondor
Betrayal at Krondor is a 1993 role-playing game developed by Dynamix, set in the fantasy world of author Raymond Feist's Riftwar novels. Structured like a series of book chapters, it told a rich, character-driven tale of intrigue and adventure across the kingdom of the Midkemia setting.
The game featured a distinctive turn-based combat system played out on a grid where positioning and terrain mattered, alongside a unique lock-and-riddle system that guarded chests with word puzzles the player had to solve. Its emphasis on storytelling, free-roaming exploration of the countryside, and detailed inventory and skill management set it apart from many contemporaries, as skills improved through use rather than experience points.
Praised for its narrative depth and faithful literary adaptation, it earned a devoted following and is remembered as a standout RPG of its era. The original is available through digital storefronts, allowing readers and role-players alike to experience its thoughtful, story-focused journey today.
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Modern alternatives to Betrayal at Krondor, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Legend of Grimrock 2 Indie
€ 18,99An open-world grid crawler with puzzles and tactical party combat.
Legend of Grimrock 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Knights of the Chalice 2 Indie
€ 39,99Pure old-school party RPG with rules-faithful turn-based combat and no filler.
Knights of the Chalice 2 runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
The Age of Decadence Indie
€ 13,99A brutally reactive text-heavy RPG where skills, not combat, decide most of your story.
The Age of Decadence runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar Indie
€ 39,99A vast old-school party RPG in the classic first-person dungeon tradition.
Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Betrayal at Krondor
€ 5,99The original epic RPG, preconfigured to run on modern machines.
Betrayal at Krondor runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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