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The Long Tale

The Long Tale is a brutal black-and-white pixel platformer where every step can be your last. No tutorials, no mercy — just deadly traps, instant restarts, and pure challenge. Jump, die, rage, repeat — and…

16 May 2025

The Long Tale is an adventure developed by Syrnik Interactive, released 16 May 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Long Tale is

The Long Tale is an adventure game developed by Syrnik Interactive and released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity 6.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A brave knight arrives at the castle to rescue the princess… but the princess is gone, and the dragon stayed. With nothing but your courage and a relentless will to continue, you venture deeper into the cursed ruins. Each room holds deadly traps, obscure messages, and the echoes of those who failed before you. There are no hints, no allies, no forgiveness. Only a long tale of trials, obsessions, and forgotten hope.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Long Tale launched on 16 May 2025, within three weeks of Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring Nightreign, Mario Kart World and The Midnight Walk.

Released around the same time: Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring Nightreign, Mario Kart World, The Midnight Walk.

Official trailer

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When did The Long Tale come out?
The Long Tale was released on 16 May 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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