RPG · April 3, 2007
Arx Fatalis (2007)
Journey to the World Of Arx Explore A Fantasy World This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war. The sun has disappeared from overhead to shroud the world in eternal darkness, forcing communities to begin inhabiting underground mines. But as food and drink becomes scarce, the wars become even more violent as each race – from trolls, goblins, and rat-men, to humans – struggle for survival. Now, evil has arisen in this sunless world in the form of the God of Destruction, Akbaa. It’s up to you to defeat Akbaa and save Arx from his reign of terror. You must use bravery and cunning to uncover the long hidden secret of Arx. As your epic quest unfolds you will explore ancient temples, bustling cities and abandoned mines; unearth legendary artifacts and face terrifying foes. Build Your Champion You will become the hero of an underground world. Create a customizable character and allocate skill points in categories such as spellcasting, weapons, armor, and stealth to build your champion. Wield Powerful Magic Take out enemy creatures with an innovative casting system featuring 50 powerful spells. Using the mouse, draw runes in mid-air and combine gestures to unleash powerful magical abilities. Forge Your Own Path Through An Immersive World Arx Fatalis mixes intelligent storytelling with nonlinear gameplay and challenging puzzles, and every choice you make in the game could have drastic impacts on the world. In true Arkane fashion, the game allows you choose your own playstyle and path, with several different possible endings awaiting you based on your decisions.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- RPG · 256
- First-Person · 155
- Dark Fantasy · 133
- Classic · 127
- Immersive Sim · 125
- Atmospheric · 120
- Fantasy · 115
- Singleplayer · 97
- Underground · 72
- Adventure · 69
- Action · 60
- Dungeon Crawler · 58
- Story Rich · 51
- Magic · 51
- Exploration · 50
Peer RPG titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in RPG
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.2k Steam reviews | Top 92% in RPG |
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 44% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | Genre average 78 — top 67% of RPG titles |
| Engagement hours | 7 h average | Top 93% for session depth among RPG |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
88%Very Positive · 2.2k reviews
2.0k positive · 268 negative
Metacritic
77/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.2/10
Curator recommendations
2.2k
Press Quotes
IGN Awards Arx Fatalis an 8/10 'The spell casting system (...) is probably the most fun I've had with magic in a game in a long time.' RPGDot gives Arx Fatalis a 91% 'Clever dungeon design, exciting story and challenging puzzles makes this the most intelligent RPG around'
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Engagement Profile
All-time avg
7h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
1h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 3, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Arkane Studios |
| Base price | $1.64 -67% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
Content Notes
Violence Language Gambling
Editions & Packages
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