This is not a game. Yet. It's the concept of a game you'd show off to a publisher to show them the very basic idea you want to go with. It's a series of test maps. Like, actually. Like it asks you which test map you want to boot up. i WANT the game this will be, but at it's current point, i'm actually annoyed I had to pay money for this. It's like asking me to buy the empty pages a book will eventually be printed on
Trench Tales
- Release Date:
- May 6, 2025
- Developer:
- Talking Drums
- Publisher:
- Crytivo
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
🔹 Key Features:
🧭 Open-ended exploration across interconnected war-torn zones
⚔️ Deliberate third-person combat with melee, ranged weapons, and abilities
🛠️ Basic gear customization through scavenging and upgrades
🕯️ Environmental storytelling with minimal dialogue or cutscenes
🌒 Dark, surreal atmosphere blending early 20th-century vibes with fantasy
Trench Tales places you in a bleak, war-scarred world shaped by strange forces. Summoned without explanation, you take on the role of a lone warrior navigating hostile terrain, uncovering buried truths, and confronting the powers that hold this realm in chaos.
Visual Style and Setting
Trench Tales unfolds in a grim, war-ravaged world inspired by the aesthetics of the great wars. Endless trenches, ruined bunkers, and shattered landscapes stretch beneath a heavy sky, creating a constant sense of dread and decay. The setting blends industrial machinery, Gothic remnants, and surreal horrors to deliver a bleak atmosphere rooted in the chaos and despair of endless conflict.
Powers and Abilities
In Trench Tales, players unlock a diverse set of powers, including the ability to slow time, unleash burst energy, and heal wounds swiftly. Additionally, possessing a visionary sight that penetrates walls enhances strategic planning by revealing hidden pathways and enemy positions. These unique abilities empower players to approach challenges with versatility, making Trench Tales a dynamic and immersive gaming experience.
Gun Customization
Gain access to a diverse arsenal, featuring handguns, machine guns, sniper rifles, and heavy weapons, each tailored for specific combat situations. The game's robust customization system allows to modify barrels, stocks, scopes, and grips, enhancing accuracy and stability. With options like silencers for stealth and recoil-reducing attachments for control, you can craft personalized firearms, gaining a strategic edge in the game's enigmatic universe.
Tactical Combat
Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled experience in Trench Tales, where tactical combat is not just a choice but a necessity. As you navigate the war-torn universe, your strategic prowess will be your greatest asset. Assess your surroundings, utilize cover, and exploit enemy weaknesses to emerge victorious. With every encounter, you'll need to make quick decisions, choose the right weapons, and leverage your unique powers to outmaneuver your foes. Mastering tactical combat isn't just a challenge – it's your key to survival in this intense and immersive world. Are you ready to test your skills and emerge triumphant?
Rich Dark Story
Immerse yourself in Trench Tales' mind-bending narrative, a haunting journey through a rich, dark tapestry of mystery and suspense. As you delve into the depths of this war-torn world, confront malevolent forces, and unearth long-buried secrets, the story twists and turns, challenging your perceptions and blurring the lines between reality and illusion. This deeply immersive and thought-provoking storyline will captivate you, exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche and leaving you questioning the boundaries of truth and perception.
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User Reviews
First of all, I have to say I’m very impressed by what a solo dev can do, there’s clearly a lot of talent here. This is early development, with everything that comes with it: performance hiccups, ergonomics, combat physics… All this aside, the project is very promising. The world and the art direction are really strong. If the combat feel and overall handling deliver, this game could be quite a unique gem. Very much looking forward to further development.
Very early build. Has promise though. You might be pulled in for the WW1 combat but stay for the "Trench Crusade" vibe & armour drip. Would not recommend buying this game, it really needs a demo for its current state instead. I will be eagerly watching the development of the game and hope to change my reviews in the future!
Basically a glorified Beta. Crashed like 3 times before I even left the tutorial. Frame rate is terrible. Just give this a few more months in the oven, maybe then its better. Concept is nice though, fingers crossed: goes back on the wishlist.
i like it, its original, it thrills you, you feel tough, you feel weak, its scary AF to. but you get an ability to slow time and rack these trenchers full of hot lead. dude its cool... needs work, what dont, they seem to put it in. definitely for Hell Divers and Space Marines. kinda like planet Krieg would be but after. I absolutely will keep playing. Nothing else quite like it. Good Job Devs
Game needs work but i think once it gets there it will be really fun
I cannot preference on how unfinished this game is. It should not even be released to the public yet with the bugs associating it. It's missions are also bugged to be incomplete. It's idea is really cool; However, just one person can't finish making a game this ambitious.
In its current state it is buggy and performance heavy. My RTX 2070 laptop could barely run it despite the recommended specs being a full size RTX 2060. My RTX 4090 OC saw stutters and minor issues as well. Various settings like DLSS and Frame Gen could not be changed and would just revert no matter what you did. All the settings seemed to cycle randomly no matter which direction you clicked in the menu and the game's first time start up is always in an odd resolution that is difficult to change. Settings carry over between computers which means that if you want to play on laptop and desktop you had better be using the same resolution on both and the same settings for both. The game itself was stiff, boring, and unfortunately not very fun for the little bit I was able to play. With odd controls and spares enemies. I may return and re-purchase on sale significantly down the line. Right now I cannot recommend. Unfortunately I had to refund it.
I understand this is Early access but this is rough. Gameplay is interesting enough, unique concept with interesting ideas. But the mechanics feel flat, movement is janky, the sound design is horrendous and the UI and inputs need work. Could be a good game on day. But not even close now.
its 150% in its early stages but its super fun, the idea of being a lone wanderer in a torn landscape of demons and weapons of war, trench crusade vibes go hard in this game. and also just outright reminds me of battlefield 1 and blood-borne
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD FX 4350
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10y0 / AMD Radeon Radeon 6600
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 7 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Trench Tales cost?
Trench Tales costs $24.99.
What are the system requirements for Trench Tales?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD FX 4350 Memory: 8 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10y0 / AMD Radeon Radeon 6600 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 7 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon 5700 XT DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 7 GB available space
What platforms is Trench Tales available on?
Trench Tales is available on Windows PC.
Is Trench Tales worth buying?
Trench Tales has 63% positive reviews from 43 players.
When was Trench Tales released?
Trench Tales was released on May 6, 2025.
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