It’s inspired by Oblivion and could surpass it in player count: this is the new dark fantasy RPG
A dark fantasy RPG inspired by Oblivion, Arthurian legends, and the Tainted Grail board game.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is making waves in the RPG community, drawing comparisons to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion while carving out its own identity. Inspired by the Arthurian legends and the Tainted Grail board game, this open-world dark fantasy RPG is quickly gaining traction, with some players even speculating that it could surpass Oblivion in player count.
A dark fantasy world inspired by Arthurian legends
Unlike traditional Arthurian tales, The Fall of Avalon presents a grim and decaying world, where the once-glorious kingdom has fallen into chaos and corruption. Players navigate a harsh, unforgiving land, encountering monstrous creatures, desperate survivors, and ancient mysteries.
The game is based on the Tainted Grail board game, but instead of a deck-building roguelike like Tainted Grail: Conquest, this installment takes a fully open-world RPG approach, embracing the “Scrollslike” formula: an unofficial term for games inspired by Oblivion and Skyrim.
Gameplay and mechanics
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon offers:
- First-person exploration in a vast open world.
- Deep RPG mechanics, including quests, crafting, and character progression.
- Brutal combat, blending melee, magic, and ranged attacks.
- Choices that shape the world, with multiple endings based on player decisions.
The game has been praised for its immersive atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and unique take on Arthurian lore.
Could it surpass Oblivion?
Since its full release on May 23, 2025, The Fall of Avalon has seen a surge in popularity, even outperforming Oblivion Remastered in Twitch viewership. While Oblivion Remastered peaked at 200,000 concurrent players, its daily count has settled around 40,000, whereas The Fall of Avalon is averaging 25,000 daily players—a number that could continue to rise.
With strong reviews and growing player interest, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is proving to be a worthy competitor in the RPG space.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is shaping up to be one of the most exciting RPGs of the year, blending dark fantasy, Arthurian lore, and deep RPG mechanics. Whether it surpasses Oblivion in player count remains to be seen, but its strong reception and growing community suggest it could be a major contender in the genre.
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