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Esoteric Ebb
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Subtitle Options
Touch Only Option
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.

Developers: Christoffer Bodegård
Publishers: Raw Fury
Release Date: 3 Mar, 2026
Price (USD): 22,49€
Current Players: 817

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(96%)
witty writing
unique story
DnD mechanics
engaging narrative
Disco Elysium comparison
light-hearted tone
political themes
combat system
slow-paced
Overall, the sentiment towards Esoteric Ebb is largely positive. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and humorous writing that blend D&D mechanics with a unique story. However, some criticism arises from its over-reliance on political themes and less impactful combat system. While widely compared to Disco Elysium, it succeeds in providing a light-hearted but deep experience, capturing the essence of tabletop adventures.

Positive Points

  • The game features excellent and engaging writing, with witty humor and memorable character interactions.
  • It successfully combines the narrative depth of Disco Elysium with the fantasy, decision-making mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons.
  • Players appreciate the intriguing mystery and the way the game allows for multiple approaches to solving quests and interacting with the world.
  • The character development, art style, and music are frequently praised as high-quality and enhance the immersive experience.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players found the narrative too politically on-the-nose, with certain ideological and political elements feeling forced.
  • There is criticism regarding the combat being less engaging, with some finding it lacking depth and feeling more of a light addition than a core mechanic.
  • A few users mentioned that the game's early hours and lore-heavy introduction could be overwhelming or slow-paced.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's comparison to Disco Elysium is ubiquitous; while some appreciate it as a worthy successor, others feel it invites unfair comparisons.
  • The humor and whimsical tone are seen as fresh by some, but too light-hearted compared to the serious tones of similar titles by others.

    • Common Themes

  • Esoteric Ebb stands out for its blend of humor and deep writing, creating an engaging narrative experience.
  • It draws heavily from influences like Disco Elysium and Dungeons & Dragons, while establishing its own identity.
  • The mechanics of decision-making rooted in D&D-style gameplay are well-received, though the use of skill checks is sometimes critiqued for randomness.
    • Updated 4/14/2026, 12:02:23 AM UTC
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