The Thaumaturge Detective RPG Hits New Low Price, Up to 65% Off
Fool’s Theory’s isometric story RPG The Thaumaturge drops players into a tense 1905 version of Warsaw, where supernatural forces feed on human weakness and the investigation into a father’s death becomes a fight for control over what others can’t even see. The game follows Wiktor Szulski as he returns to the city to uncover the circumstances behind his father’s passing.
A detective RPG built around supernatural “Salutors”
Combat is turn-based and centered on “Salutors,” spectral entities tied to human weaknesses. Each Salutor reflects a different failing: reckless behavior can disrupt enemy focus, pride can deal damage while also allowing Wiktor to heal. In battle, Wiktor uses these abilities to turn the supernatural against his foes.
Outside of fights, Salutors can be applied through dialogue—letting players exploit weaknesses in other characters to gain advantages during investigations and conversations.
Investigations, skill growth, and moral branching
A major portion of the gameplay is detective work. Wiktor identifies points of interest and traces spectral clues to locate targets. Skill points earned through both combat and problem-solving can be invested into different skill trees, each aligned to a human principle—such as the heart, the mind, action, or the word.
The game also includes morally complex choices, with multiple possible outcomes that shape how events unfold.
Critical reception: strong atmosphere, limited enemy variety
Reviewers highlighted the historical atmosphere and visual design, praising the writing for its depth. The game’s narrative structure and decision-making helped it reach 74 points on Metacritic.
Criticism focused on a lack of variety in enemy types and combat situations, which can lead to repetition during longer encounters.
Release offer: discount ends July 30
The Thaumaturge is currently available at a discounted price of 12.24 euros, down from 34.99 euros—a savings of 22.75 euros (about 65%). The promotion is set to end on July 30 at 00:59, so the reduced pricing is time-limited.
