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This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Arx Fatalis is a rpg, first-person and dark fantasy game developed and published by Arkane Studios.
Released on April 03rd 2007 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain and Russian.

It has received 2,231 reviews of which 1,958 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Arx Fatalis into these genres:

RPG First-Person Dark Fantasy Classic Immersive Sim Atmospheric Fantasy Singleplayer Underground Adventure Action Dungeon Crawler Story Rich Magic Exploration Horror Action RPG Open World Stealth Inventory Management

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System requirements

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Windows

Minimum: Windows XP, 500 MHz Pentium ® III or compatible, 64 MB RAM , DirectX 8 or higher, DirectX 8 compatible sound- and graphics card with 16 MB, 750 MB fixed disks
Recommended: 900 MHz Pentium ® III or compatible, 256 MB RAM , DirectX 8 or higher, DirectX 8 compatible sound- and graphics card with 32MB, 750 MB fixed disks

User reviews & Ratings

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Sept. 2025

Arx Fatalis is long, complex, and unapologetically difficult. It throws you into a harsh underground world where survival depends on your choices, your wits, and your willingness to experiment. The sheer amount of freedom on offer is impressive you can approach situations in multiple ways, interact with nearly every object in the environment, and uncover hidden passages and secrets that reward curiosity. The level design constantly encourages exploration, and the interconnected areas feel like a living, breathing labyrinth. You’re never guided too directly, which can be overwhelming at first, but it also makes discovery that much more rewarding. The magic system in particular, with its rune-based spell casting, is both challenging and satisfying once mastered. What really stands out, though, is how immersive the world feels. The oppressive atmosphere, dark dungeons, and ever-present sense of danger keep you on edge, and it’s easy to lose yourself for hours in its winding tunnels. It’s not a game that holds your hand, but for players willing to adapt to its difficulty and complexity, Arx Fatalis offers a unique and unforgettable RPG experience.

April 2025

Exploration feels meaningful, the world is full of secrets. They really don't make games like this anymore.

March 2025

this is a freak game for freaks like me. I LIKE living in a cave as a cave person with cave magic and having to crucially shape a spell with my mouse cursor and hope it registers just barely. I really love this, it's an immersive sim and you need to literally write the magic you cast as you're a worthless pile of garbage, that's the game I love. This is what SKYRIM could have been if TODD wasn't a COWARD.

March 2025

I get so in aw of old video games. I'm not joking. You deserve to play this game and at the same time this game deserves your time (and maybe a quick youtube search when your stuck once in awhile). One of the most interesting rpg sandboxes ive ever played. Made in 2002. How we dont have more like this ill never understand. 9.5/10. One of the greatest first person rpgs of all time. Playing this 23 years late feels like a crime.

Nov. 2024

Really good, old school game for rpg lovers, which you can completly fuck up by loosing one of the items or killing wrong npc's. Play with Arx Libertatis mod, in case of loosing or selling key items, you can at least cheat them into existance without replaying 5 hours of the games.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arx Fatalis is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Arx Fatalis is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Arx Fatalis received 1,958 positive votes out of a total of 2,231 achieving a rating of 8.41.

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Arx Fatalis was developed and published by Arkane Studios.

Arx Fatalis is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Arx Fatalis is not playable on MacOS.

Arx Fatalis is not playable on Linux.

Arx Fatalis is a single-player game.

Arx Fatalis does not currently offer any DLC.

Arx Fatalis does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Arx Fatalis does not support Steam Remote Play.

Arx Fatalis is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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