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Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360 • 2011

Should you play it?

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...

What works

  • Humorous and unique writing
  • Engaging timing-based combat
  • Character customization with comic-style cutscenes
  • Affordable price especially in bundles
  • Short and accessible gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and limited exploration
  • Short game length with low replay value
  • Some difficulty spikes and control issues
  • Lack of controller support
  • Combat can become repetitive

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Saturday Morning RPG

  • STARDUST: Wish of Witch

  • The RPG

  • Swords & Souls: Neverseen

  • Underhero

  • YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Precipice of Darkness, Episode One but with more leadership over others

  • Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

  • Reverse Crawl

  • Knights of Pen and Paper 2

  • Gordian Quest

  • Tactical Breach Wizards

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Precipice of Darkness, Episode One but with a stronger survival pressure

  • The Braves

  • Beneath Oresa

  • Union of Gnomes: Prologue

  • Children of Zodiarcs

  • Dust & Neon

  • Savara

More exploratory

Games that feels like Precipice of Darkness, Episode One but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Ittle Dew 2+

  • Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

  • WitchSpring R

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

  • Super Trench Attack!

  • Driftmoon

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Exploration.

Last update: 03/08/2026