Deluge

About

Deluge is a role-playing game where you play as a servant of a malevolent force whose rebellion might save a doomed village. Your choices determine whether you fight to protect Figaro or embrace the destruction you were sent to bring. Combat mixes real-time action with tactical pauses, while exploration reveals the village’s dark traditions and the entity’s twisted goals. The story unfolds through dialogue and environmental clues, letting you shape outcomes with every decision. Since its 2021 release, Deluge has drawn praise for its tightly written narrative and branching morality system. With a runtime of around 10, 15 hours, it leans into atmospheric storytelling and player agency without overcomplicating mechanics. The single-player focus and PC-only availability keep it niche, but fans highlight the satisfying weight of its endings. Small details like shifting NPC reactions and hidden lore bits add depth to its compact world.

Storyline

As the village of Figaro begins a dangerous tradition, an evil entity arrives to mark their own momentous occasion. When one of their minions goes rogue, he finds himself the key to Figaro's survival. Will you protect the people of Figaro, or join in on the chaos?