Undertale
Undertale: A story-led RPG pairing timed battles with the option to negotiate instead of kill. Ranked #61 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (3.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for RPG fans who value story, humor, and nonviolent choices.
At a glance
- Editor score3.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forRPG fans who value story, humor, and nonviolent choices
- Free planNo
- Supported OSMultiple
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Timed attacks and enemy-dodging shape battles.
- Players can negotiate out of danger instead of killing enemies.
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Where it doesn't
- It is single-player, with no online multiplayer.
- There is no free plan; the regular listed price is $9.99.
- Controller support is unavailable on macOS, according to the FAQ.
Our verdict on Undertale
Undertale is a single-player role-playing game about a human who falls into an underground world inhabited by monsters. It is aimed at RPG players drawn to character interactions, humor, and meaningful choices, including the option to avoid killing enemies. Exploration and encounters both contribute to a story shaped by how players respond to the world and its characters. This is a desktop game on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Its focus is story-driven solo play rather than online competition or cooperative sessions.
Combat combines timed attacks with dodging enemy moves, while negotiation offers another way to get out of danger. That combination gives the battles a distinct choice between engaging with enemies and trying to resolve encounters without killing them. The story’s humor and character interactions complement those mechanics, making the game a fit for players who want narrative and decision-making alongside RPG combat. Buyers seeking online multiplayer, however, should look elsewhere: Undertale is listed as single-player, with online multiplayer not supported.
The published pricing information gives Undertale a regular price of $9.99, and there is no free plan. Steam prices can vary by region and may show temporary discounts, so the stated USD price is the regular amount rather than a guarantee of the current regional checkout price. Platform breadth is a practical strength: PC versions cover Windows, macOS, and Linux, alongside console editions. Controller use is noted, but the official FAQ says controller support is unavailable on macOS. Choose Undertale if its single-player story, humor, and nonviolent negotiation appeal; consider another game if multiplayer or macOS controller support is essential.
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Undertale fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | No |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Multiple |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | undertale.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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