Skip to main content
  • $4.86
  • $17.99
  • Save: $13.13 (72%)
  • This item is not returnable
  • Login to Make an Offer
    Sold by Newegg

    Shipped by Newegg

    Price alert
    Shop it at NeweggBusiness.

    The Tale of Bistun - PC [Steam Online Game Code]

    • IMGN.PRO Sp. z o.o.
    • Genre Adventure
    • DRM Steam
    Please note that this product is non-returnable and non-refundable.

    COMBO UP SAVINGS

    Add more, save more! There’s no quantity limit on this offer!
    +
    +
    Overview
    Specs
    Reviews
    See all Q & A

    Any questions? Ask CelesteSM will help you find out quickly.

    An ancient Persian myth The Tale of Bistun is a compelling tale of sacrifice and self-discovery inspired by the 12th Century poem “Khosrow and Shirin.” The story takes place in an exotic world of Persian myth, where magic and divine influences shape all that you encounter.
    Explore beautiful but blighted lands As the stone carver, you must traverse the scenic slopes of Mount Bistun to unravel the mystery of your identity and how you came to be on the mountain. Although beautiful, Mount Bistun has been afflicted by a terrible blight, and dangerous creatures wait for unsuspecting adventurers...
    Engrave the past As you explore the mountain, sculpt statues to remind you of your hazy past. Then, you can return to a hub area to carve out beautiful engravings detailing your past experiences and encounters.

    Features

    The Tale of Bistun is a story-driven action-adventure game inspired by the 12th Century tragic poem “Khosrow and Shirin.” You play as a stone carver who wakes on Mount Bistun with no memory of anything before that moment. An insidious blight has spread, bringing forth many dangerous foes. You must battle through varied enemies and travel between the real world and an ethereal place of forgotten memories to discover the secret of your past.

    Story
    On the craggy slopes of Mount Bistun, a stone carver awakens with no memory of who he is nor how he came to be there. He soon discovers that a blight is squeezing the life out of nature, tainting the local wildlife and turning it hostile. Encouraged by a strange, pleading whisper, the man journeys between the real world and the mysterious place of forgotten memories, known as the Revelations Realm, in search of answers. But a colossal ancient evil is watching, waiting, and is not best pleased that its plans are being disrupted . . .

    All the while, an omniscient narrator recounts the man’s every step and details his innermost thoughts. But who is he? And how does he know so much about the befuddled stone carver?

    Omniscient narrator
    The Tale of Bistun is told through an omniscient narrator, who recounts the stone carver’s steps and innermost thoughts. But just how reliable is this narrator? And does he, perhaps, have an agenda of his own?

    Fast-paced combat
    Engage in fast-paced, tactical melee combat against a variety of wicked foes based on Persian mythology. If you’re in danger of being overwhelmed, unleash a devastating special ability to clear your path.

    Screenshots

    Warranty & Returns

    Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

    Return Policies

    • Return for refund within: non-refundable
    • Return for replacement within: non-replaceable
    • This item is covered by Newegg.com's Digital Products Return Policy.
    • Read full return policy for details.
    LOADING...

    The Tale of Bistun is a downloadable Steam adventure game for PC, suited to players who enjoy story-driven exploration inspired by Persian myth and the poem “Khosrow and Shirin.”

    Recommended For

    • Players looking for a short, story-led game they can finish in an evening: reviews put the campaign at roughly 2.5–3 hours and describe its pace as concise.
    • Players drawn to Persian mythology and tragic romance who want a game inspired by the poem “Khosrow and Shirin,” rather than a familiar fantasy setting.
    • Players who prefer a guided, mostly linear adventure with narration, exploration, and occasional combat instead of a large world full of detours.
    • Players who want accessible action between story sections, with straightforward melee attacks, a dodge, and magical abilities rather than a complex combat system.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForPC players looking for a Steam-delivered adventure with Persian-myth-inspired exploration and storytelling
    Game DetailsThe Tale of Bistun, developed by Black Cube Games and published by IMGN.PRO Sp. z o.o.; released July 12, 2022
    Platform And DeliveryPC download requiring a third-party Steam account for activation
    Gameplay And SettingExplore Mount Bistun as a stone carver, uncover the mystery of the character’s past, and create engravings inspired by experiences on the mountain
    PC System RequirementsMinimum: Windows 10 x64, Intel Core i5 4460 or AMD Athlon X4 processor, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD R7 370 graphics, DirectX 11, and 6 GB available storage. Recommended: Windows 10 x64, Intel Core i5-4670K or equivalent, or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1050 (2048 MB) or Radeon RX 580 (8192 MB), DirectX 11, and 6 GB available storage
    Language SupportEnglish spoken audio; English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Spain) subtitles and menus