Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3632420 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 2 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | May 15, 2025 |
| Developer | Syrnik Interactive |
| Publisher | Syrnik Interactive |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 26 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 26 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 12 |
| Average playtime forever | 12 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3632420/ |
Short description
The princess is gone, but the dragon stayed. Jump, die, rage, repeat — The Long Tale is a brutal black & white pixel platformer with deadly traps and no handholding. Each step is a decision. Warning: may cause obsession, retries beyond reason, and minor damage to keyboards.
About this game
The Long Tale by Syrnik Interactive 🕹️ You are a brave knight, arriving at the castle to save the princess. But, as it often goes, she’s already gone. The dragon, however, is still here. The Long Tale is a hardcore pixel platformer with a black-and-white aesthetic inspired by the 8-bit era. Each level is a deadly trap, each step a decision, and death is not punishment — it’s progress. ⚔️ Features: • Retro visuals with no wasted pixels — pure 8-bit soul • Brutally fair levels — no scripts, no handholding • The dragon awaits — but his secrets remain unknown • Living level architecture — doors may mislead • Instant restarts — trial and error, minus the pain • Story told through gameplay — you piece it together yourself 📜 Roadmap: Chapter II — “Deeper Beneath the Castle” Chapter III — “The City Above” • Gamepad support • New hardcore mode • Level editor • Original soundtrack and digital artbook • Competitive challenge mode • Secret levels and bonus content • New enemies — including a particularly... smoky one • Cosmetic unlocks • Storyline expansion • New achievements • Release on mobile platforms
Supported languages
English * , Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain * languages with full audio support