Esoteric Ebb (2026) · Tastebuds

ESOTERIC EBB is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure Indie Fantasy Comedy Mystery choose your own adventure crpg dungeons & dragons story rich based on - tabletop rpg narrative adventure western rpg voiced narration turn-based rpg dynamic narrative nextfest february 2026PC (Microsoft Windows)

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PC GamerTed Litchfield Mar 202690/100
If you like RPGs, you owe it to yourself to play Esoteric Ebb.
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GameSpotMoises TaverasMar 20269/10
I cannot say enough good things about Esoteric Ebb, which is positively stuffed with them. Like a good mimic, it's got teeth. It is both familiar in its shape and size and astonishing in its surprising depth and riches. Do not let its appearance fool you: There is a lot more to love about this "Disco-like" than its vibrant surface and wit might initially convey.
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Hardcore GamerIvanir IgnacchittiMar 20264.5/5
Raw Fury's new game brings a new take on the text-based CRPG format of videogame journey.
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EurogamerAlexis OngApr 20264/5
Weaving Terry Pratchett, Terry Gilliam and more, Esoteric Ebb is a comedic D&D adventure where a waylaid Cleric is tasked with solving a crime, days before the world's first election.
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Checkpoint GamingCass BarkmanMar 20268/10
Esoteric Ebb is the videogame equivalent of the best kind of cover band – one that understands, remixes, hybridises and ultimately shows great affection for its inspirations. While its immediate and constant comparisons to Disco Elysium do often do a disservice to its narration and companionship, its writing, thoughtful reflections on chance, sense of humour and largely successful melding of D&D 5e systems with Disco Elysium’s storytelling creates a flawed but otherwise accomplished foray into a richly designed world.
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