Can I play Tales from the Borderlands on Steam Deck?

Yes, Tales from the Borderlands is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Tales from the Borderlands is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure. All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration This game shows Steam Deck controller icons In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck This game supports Steam Deck's native display resolution but does not set it by default and may require you to configure the display resolution manually

How long does it take to play Tales from the Borderlands?

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 13 hours. 87% of users played Tales from the Borderlands for over 12 hours.

Is Tales from the Borderlands critically acclaimed?

Yes, Tales from the Borderlands has broad critical consensus. 95% of critics on Metacritic recommend Tales from the Borderlands. The Metascore is 84 out of 100.

When was Tales from the Borderlands released?

Tales from the Borderlands was released on February 17, 2021

Who is Tales from the Borderlands published by?

Tales from the Borderlands is published by 2K Games

Who developed Tales from the Borderlands?

Tales from the Borderlands was developed by Telltale Games

What genre is Tales from the Borderlands?

Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as Story Rich, Adventure, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Action

What themes does Tales from the Borderlands have?

Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as Comedy, Funny, Atmospheric, and Great Soundtrack

Does Tales from the Borderlands have Singleplayer?

Yes. Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as having Singleplayer

Is Tales from the Borderlands Story Rich?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as Story Rich

Is Tales from the Borderlands Adventure?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as Adventure

Is Tales from the Borderlands Choose Your Own Adventure?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged Tales from the Borderlands as Choose Your Own Adventure

Tales from the Borderlands | PC Steam Game

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4.6 out of 5

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Story Rich Adventure Choose Your Own Adventure Action

Tales from the Borderlands follows two unreliable narrators on a quest borne of greed but destined for greatness. Your choices shape this tale to be uniquely yours, with plenty of unforeseen consequences ranging from hilarious to heart-wrenching.

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About Tales from the Borderlands

About this game

The beloved, choice-driven narrative adventure through the Borderlands universe is back! Set between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3, Tales from the Borderlands follows two unreliable narrators on a quest borne of greed but destined for greatness. Your choices shape this tale to be uniquely yours, with plenty of unforeseen consequences ranging from hilarious to heart-wrenching.

Explore the deadly planet of Pandora as Rhys, a company man who aspires to replace the infamous Handsome Jack as the head of the Hyperion corporation, and Fiona, a clever con artist who can talk her way out of almost anything. When a shady deal goes awry, Rhys and Fiona must begrudgingly team up to get their due, running into vicious gangsters, cannibalistic bandits, and terrifying wildlife along the way. How will you choose to guide their actions on this wild ride to Pandoran glory?

Includes all five episodes of Tales from the Borderlands
Experience an adventure from the perspectives of two very different protagonists: Hyperion lackey Rhys and quick-witted con artist Fiona
Every choice you make drives the story forward, letting you tailor your journey and shape your relationships as you see fit
See Pandora and Helios through the eyes of its everyday denizens, with humor and drama around every corner
Cross paths with familiar faces from the Borderlands series, and get to know new friends like Rhys' best bro Vaughn and Fiona's savvy sister Sasha
Witness the final fates of heroes and villains alike in this crucial chapter of Borderlands canon

Critic Reviews

Based on 43 Critics

The Jimquisition

85 / 100
"Tales from the Borderlands Episode One: Zer0 Sum is a great start to the series. It brings Borderlands to life in promising new ways, it’s genuinely funny, and it has a...

God is a Geek

90 / 100
"With a fantastic cast of starring and supporting characters, a story that appears to have multiple levels to it, a cracking script, and a hitch-free engine (though it’s the...

Polygon

85 / 100
"Everything I’d expected from Telltale’s take on this franchise, executed with such skill that it’s hard to find anything to complain about...It’s an enjoyable, violent and...

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Tales from the Borderlands User Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Relax and Enjoy! 85% of GameFAQs users said Tales from the Borderlands is Simple or Easy. 14% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right.

According to PEGI, Tales from the Borderlands is suitable for players aged 18 and above.

Yes, Tales from the Borderlands is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Tales from the Borderlands is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.

All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
This game supports Steam Deck's native display resolution but does not set it by default and may require you to configure the display resolution manually

Steam account is required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI or NVIDIA card w/512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c sound device

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI or NVIDIA card w/512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c sound device

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