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The Forgotten City

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4.4/5

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4.4

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The Forgotten City
Description
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod that won a national Writers’ Guild award and racked up over 3 million downloads. Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city,...
Critics reviews
92 %
Recommend
IGN
9/10
PC Gamer
84/100
Game Informer
9/10
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4.4/5

( 82 Reviews )

4.4

82 Reviews

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Product details
2021, Modern Storyteller, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newer, 4 Core 3GHz or better, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | AMD Radeon...
DLCs
The Forgotten City - Collector's DLC, The Forgotten City - Digital Soundtrack
Time to beat
6 hMain
8.5 h Main + Sides
10.5 h Completionist
8 h All Styles
Description




The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod that won a national Writers’ Guild award and racked up over 3 million downloads.

Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colourful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.


  • Explore an open-world ancient Roman city with historically authentic art, architecture, costumes and customs
  • Investigate a gripping, non-linear mystery with multiple endings
  • Become entwined in the lives of richly detailed, deeply interactive characters
  • Grapple with moral dilemmas which have life-and-death consequences
  • Play as whoever you want, by choosing your character’s gender, origin and backstory
  • Solve problems with reason, charm, bribery, intimidation, violence, or by cleverly exploiting the time-loop

Enjoyed the mod?

If you liked the mod, you’re going to love the stand-alone game. We've taken the best elements of the mod, re-written the script, which is now more than twice the length of the original at 80,000+ words, and added plenty of exciting new twists, endings, and surprises. Walk the streets of a brand new city. Get to know re-imagined characters. Solve challenging new puzzles with new gameplay mechanics, and enjoy an all-new orchestral score and professional voice acting. This is the story we always wanted to tell, for you to enjoy all over again - and again.

The Forgotten City may have evolved from a mod for an action RPG, but like the mod, this game is in a totally different genre. It’s a mystery adventure game, developed by a core team of three people. If you don’t go into this expecting a Triple-A action RPG, you’ll have a much better time!



Disclaimer: The Forgotten City is not affiliated with any third party game or franchise. © 2018 Modern Storyteller Pty Ltd. The Forgotten City is a registered trademark of Modern Storyteller Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Digital Collector's Edition
map
A ready to print 3D statue of Sentius
soundtrack (wav)
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
6 hMain
8.5 h Main + Sides
10.5 h Completionist
8 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
13.5 GB

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Posted on: August 1, 2021

Treeko978

Verified owner

Games: 211 Reviews: 5

Amazing game, a bit too short.

I played the Skyrim Mod a few years ago and was very happy to hear a game is planned. The game is a bit different, but just as good, if not better. took me around 10 hours to unlock all endings, but these were pretty amazing 10 hours! IDK what to add without spoilers, but if you liked the mod, you'll LOVE the game!


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Posted on: June 21, 2025

Sylwiokot

Games: 4 Reviews: 1

excellent game

Great! like the attention to details.


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Posted on: July 31, 2024

CommanderLara

Verified owner

Games: 675 Reviews: 54

Very well done!

Very well done "Walking Simulator" with an engaging story, good twists and an extremly satisfying ending (No. 4). Skyrim players may feel like they are in some modified Markarth, which is absolutely not the worst of ambients. All NPCs are real individuals with a convincing story to tell, and the more the player gets involved in their fate, the more engaging it gets. Go for the temple I would say, and get surprised!


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Posted on: September 17, 2024

tom552142

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Games: 126 Reviews: 5

Fun novel game

Worked great on Steam Deck.


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Posted on: April 26, 2023

raull96

Verified owner

Games: 202 Reviews: 35

An unexpected amazing trip to the past

I have set my eyes on this game for quite a while but I wasn't to sure whether to buy it or not. I read that it all started like a Skyrim skin or something like that. This gave me mixed feelings because I am not into Skyrim kind of games but the trailers looked good and made me curious. I was AMAZED. It is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. I call it...a masterpiece. It's incredible what 3 people have done. The story is amazing and it's developement along the road (whether the choices you make) it's so on point. The team nailed it. The plot twists are... mindblowing. The music is breathtaking. It makes the experience worthwhile and you get lost like you've traveled back in time. I liked all the characters. The voice-acting is splendid. The gameplay is simple and very well done. The game is very well optimized. It ran smoothly for me. Oh and I am not the one who considers the graphics are the most important thing in a game but this games looks BEAUTIFUL. This game is a masterpiece. I started with zero expectations and I was blown away. Thanks to the boys from Modern Storyteller team, I went back to the past and it was quite a ride. I want to see more projects from you. Dear gamers/history lovers (as myself), buy this game, play it. It will be worth it.


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