Ale & Tale Tavern
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Ale & Tale Tavern

Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play with friends, feed and quench the thirst of the entire world!

DEV: Scienart GamesPUB: GrabTheGames, UpgradePointAppID 2683150
UPDATE PULSEevery ~8d·last 13d ago·27 recent on record

Is Ale & Tale Tavern still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

92.5
Excellent

Elixir Rating

89.1% of 10,462 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 88.5. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 4.0.

reception 88.5·support +4.0·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$5.99$14.99−60%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

13 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~6 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

2× normal

The developers post roughly every 6 days and were last heard 13 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 60% below its usual price.

Two years of development

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55 announcements · 4 substantial · 7 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 20, 2026
Patch 1.6.16

Some ingredients for tavern status quest dishes will now spawn randomly in dungeon chests.

Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2026
Patch 1.6.15

Added some missing item descriptions. Some UI fixes. Alchemical lab now returns unused ingredients.

Community AnnouncementsAug 29, 2026
Patch 1.6.14

Added some missing item descriptions. Some decor has been fixed. Turtle collider has been fixed.

Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Patch 1.6.13

Added some missing item descriptions. Zombies skipped the previous patch and continued to change color after death. They were punished and assured that this will not happen again.

Community AnnouncementsAug 24, 2026
Patch 1.6.12

Fixed some localization and description issues Fixed a bug where creatures would change color after death Slugbrew XP now scales with level

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Patch 1.6.11

Skybox fixed Mead Barrel recipe localization fixed Changed low video settings: now any light (not only sun/moon) actually lights. This may negatively affect performance, but torches or light potions will work on low settings as well. High a…

Community AnnouncementsJul 27, 2026
Patch 1.6.10

Fixed a bug where it could be possible to spawn an army of skeletons. Fixed Fried Polypore localization. Fried Polypore with Cutlet removed from cooking pots. Removed "Whiskey" decal from collectible crates. Now customers can't get drunk fr…

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Patch 1.6.9

Fixed a rare bug with an impassable dungeon

Community AnnouncementsJun 22, 2026
Patch 1.6.8

Fixed an issue where brush color could not be selected using a gamepad.

Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2026
Patch 1.6.7

Weapon max durability resets on rarity change. Fixed a bug when some customers could get drunk without any alcohol with 1% chance. Fixed some visual and lighting issues.

Community AnnouncementsJun 11, 2026
Patch 1.6.6

Bug fixes: Fixed a rare bug with inactive double stove after repair. Recently added food now can be eaten. Dungeon song is now has the same volume attenuation as the other songs. Fixed a bug with item info pop up while shopping. Feature: Be…

Community AnnouncementsJun 7, 2026
Patch 1.6.5

Slugbrew is removed from the shop. Grindstone is added to the shop. Uncommon weapons now degrades less during repair. Uncommon weapons still require multiple stones to be fully restored, but they degrade significantly less when repaired.

Community AnnouncementsJun 4, 2026
Patch 1.6.4

Fixed a bug where the rarity of plants was not saved. Fixed a bug when stacking items of different rarities. Weapons from the shop now have medium stats.

Community AnnouncementsJun 1, 2026
Patch 1.6.3

Fixed an issue where the host would incorrectly see a red "20" damage pop-up when another player hit an enemy with a crossbow. Fixed a bug where using "Hold E" to place multiple food items on a table would reset higher-quality items to thei…

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2026
Hotfix 1.6.2

Improved Tavern status quests description

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2026
Hotfix 1.6.1

Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze in some UI screens when using a controller. Fixed a bug with chest settings when using a controller. Fixed a bug with the Reforge Stone purchase price.

Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2026
Dungeon Feast

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please note that all new late-game content (procedural dungeons, fresh ingredients, recipes, and items) becomes available only after reaching Level 21!Procedural Dungeon GenerationImplemented a brand-new procedural generation …

Community AnnouncementsMay 22, 2026
Major Update Arriving June 1st!

Hey players!We are thrilled to announce that a massive new update is coming on June 1st! We’ve packed this upcoming patch with fresh content and completely overhauled the late-game experience to add more depth, danger, and excitement to you…

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Community AnnouncementsJan 15, 2026
Update 1.5.17

Santa has flown away, and the snow has melted…

Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2025
A Legendary Year in Ale & Tale Tavern

Dear Tavernsfolk!Congratulations on the upcoming New Year and Christmas!Together, we have achieved so much this year. We invite you to take a look at just how legendary our shared achievements have been in the world of Ale & Tale Tavern!We …

Community AnnouncementsDec 12, 2025
🎄 Christmas Update ❄️

Winter has arrived! Location covered in snow and seasonal atmosphere.Introduced new Christmas-themed decorations.Added Christmas menu background music to enhance the festive mood.Orc camps now feature a festive Christmas tree with gifts — b…

Community AnnouncementsNov 26, 2025
Let’s raise our mugs to the nomination of Ale & Tale Tavern!

Dear Tavernkeepers! We are happy and grateful for the time you’ve spent with us - for running your Taverns, for following our news and updates. And we would be immensely grateful if you could find the time and desire to nominate our game fo…

Community AnnouncementsOct 29, 2025
Update 1.5.15: Spooky Season 🎃

1. A new potion that immerses players in a spiritual atmosphere.2. Special enemies exclusive to this mode — defeat them to earn mysterious Spookens!3. Use Spookens to buy brand-new themed decorations.4. Fresh spooky-themed music has arrived…

Community AnnouncementsOct 3, 2025
Patch 1.5.14

- Upgraded the project to the new Unity version for improved stability and performance - Fixed small issue with the Turkish localization

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2025
Update 1.5.13 is here!

This update introduces exciting new features and important fixes:Lottery TicketsLottery tickets now drop when you serve VIP customers. Play them in-game to win valuable rewards — and among them, you’ll definitely find new companions!Compani…

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2025
Hotfix 1.5.12

- Small loot bug fix

Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2025
Update 1.5.11: Fishing spots

Special fishing spots where you can catch exactly the fish you need, and a reworked shorelineShadows are now always enabled in the main menu and avatar editorA bug where “Damage while blocking consumed another weapon” has been fixed

Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2025
Hotfix 1.5.10

1) Chicken coop is back in the store 2) You can place a helper house under the right stairs now

Community AnnouncementsAug 1, 2025
Apiary Update

🐝 Apiary AdventuresCatch bees with your net, set up buzzing beehives near your tavern, and harvest golden honey for your guests.👥 Bigger Co‑op PartiesGather your friends! Now up to 6 players can join the same co‑op party for your tavern e…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2025
Patch 1.5.8

1) Fixed a rare bug, where inventory could contain items with the same id, causing strange behavior. 2) Fixed a bug, where newly connected players couldn't give items to Herbalist. 3) Sliced some walls so you could paint them differently.