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Eschalon: Book I

Developed by Basilisk Games · Published by Basilisk Games

IndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 10, 2009 PriceFree to play Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews148

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews148
Languages1

Overview

An indie, rpg game by Basilisk Games, published by Basilisk Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 87% positive of 372
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:RPGIndieIsometricTurn-BasedFantasy2DSingleplayerOld SchoolCRPGFree to PlayExplorationTurn-Based Combat

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Eschalon: Book I.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
  • Processor: 1.8ghz or better
  • Memory: 512MB
  • Graphics: 3D Accelerated (DirectX 7.0 or OpenGL compliant)
  • DirectX®: 7.0 or greater
  • Hard Drive: 200MB
  • Sound: Yes

Supported languages (1)

English

Eschalon: Book I FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Eschalon: Book I?

Steam classifies Eschalon: Book I as a Indie, RPG game, developed by Basilisk Games. Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...

Is Eschalon: Book I free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Eschalon: Book I as Free to Play.

Is Eschalon: Book I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Eschalon: Book I: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Eschalon: Book I on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Eschalon: Book I for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Eschalon: Book I out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 10, 2009.

What platforms is Eschalon: Book I on?

Eschalon: Book I is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Eschalon: Book I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Eschalon: Book I cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

What is Eschalon: Book I's Metacritic score?

Eschalon: Book I has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Eschalon: Book I?

Eschalon: Book I is developed by Basilisk Games and published by Basilisk Games.

Where to get Eschalon: Book I

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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