The Pale City
Release date: Mar 19, 2020
Developers: Kyle Muntz
Publishers: Kyle Muntz
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Categories: Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

A world where children aren’t born—they crawl out of tunnels in the ground. A lone city, beneath the gaze of a silent god, home to strange cults who eat the dead. The Pale City is the story of a mercenary hired to find the last, most powerful artifact of a sorcerer who disappeared lifetimes ago. But the search pits him against powerful people in hidden places, towards a secret buried somewhere in terrible darkness. An Unconventional, Character-Driven Narrative: Written and designed by novelist Kyle Muntz, The Pale City tells the story of one man’s struggle against a merciless world and the emptiness inside himself. A Handcrafted, Semi-Open World: Every room has a purpose; every battle has meaning; every step you take tells you more about yourself. The Price of Survival: Tense, unforgiving combat that rewards close observation and careful use of skills, where defense is often more important than offense. Multiple Difficulty Levels: Brave normal mode to experience the brutal reality of life in a harsh world, or story mode if you'd rather focus on the game's storytelling, exploration, and lore. A Solitary Journey: In a city without heroes, can you bear to see the consequences of your actions?

Press reviews: “The Pale City is an engrossing game that’s dripping in story for anyone who wants to explore it. This is not a traditional RPG, and to be honest, it’s not really a traditional anything, but that’s what makes it so intriguing” Bago Games “Roughly seven years in the making, and nearly all made by one man, The Pale City brings a world and narrative inspired by works such as Planescape: Torment, Xenogears, and more... If you’re a fan of charmingly odd worlds, worthwhile character studies, or distinct and rewardingly difficult combat systems, then it is without any doubt worth checking out.” Save or Quit 

Notes: The Pale City contains strong language and sexually explicit references, in addition to unflinching depictions of violence, cruelty, and the grotesque.