Tyranny
By Obsidian Entertainment
Act as a Fatebinder in a conquered land and decide how to use authority in a morally compromised world.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Tyranny begins from an uncomfortable position: the conquering power has already won, and your character helps enforce its rule. Decisions about factions and disputes therefore concern the use of authority as much as resistance to it. Conversations can alter whose trust you hold and which possibilities remain open.
Its party-based battles and spell systems provide a tactical layer, but the premise gives the role-playing its particular edge. A pragmatic decision may carry a cost for people who had little say in the conflict. Players who enjoy arguing through difficult positions will find that more interesting than a simple choice between a kind answer and a cruel one.
Release and platform details
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment. Publisher: Paradox Interactive. Steam edition release date: Nov 10, 2016. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment / Paradox Interactive. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You like political role-playing, difficult loyalties and a story that questions the use of power.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Read the conquest choices as part of your character's history.
- Consider how a decision affects more than one faction.
- Pause combat to coordinate your party's abilities.
- Experiment with spell combinations that fit the threats ahead.