Realms of Arkania III: Shadows over Riva vs The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate

Explore the sprawling seaside town of Riva, where an evil presence has corrupted its leaders and lurks beneath the streets. Dive into detailed 3D environments, from bustling markets to dark sewers and mysterious underwater chambers, all while uncovering a sinister plot. Adjustable difficulty lets you tailor the experience, whether you prefer a straightforward adventure or a deep, tactical challenge. Classic turn‑based combat and rich role‑playing elements bring the 1996 masterpiece to modern players on Linux, PC, and Mac.

After defeating Mangar, heroes receive a dire warning: the Mad God Tarjan has razed Skara Brae. They must rally refugees and embark on a quest across fractured realms to halt his wrath. This third installment expands the Bard’s Tale universe with new classes, time‑warped worlds, and an auto‑mapping system. The game retains its first‑person, pseudo‑3D exploration of towns, dungeons, and wilderness, now enriched with Geomancer and Chronomancer classes, multiple themed realms, and classic turn‑based combat for a nostalgic yet fresh RPG experience.

• Rich 3D environments for a 1996 game
• Adjustable difficulty caters to all skill levels
• Unique underwater and sewer exploration areas
• Deep, turn‑based combat system

• Rich class variety with two new spellcasters
• Innovative time‑warp realms provide diverse settings
• Auto‑mapping eases navigation of complex dungeons
• Classic retro charm appeals to nostalgia

• Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
• Interface can feel clunky by today’s standards
• Limited save system may frustrate some players

• Dated graphics by modern standards
• Limited user interface compared to contemporary RPGs
• Steep learning curve for players unfamiliar with old‑school mechanics