What type of game is this?

A text-based RPG where you play a detective solving a murder. No traditional combat - everything is based on dialogue, skill checks and decisions.

How long is the game?

About 30-40 hours for first playthrough. High replay value as different choices lead to completely different outcomes.

What is the difference between Final Cut and standard?

Final Cut added full voice acting for all dialogue, new quests and additional language support. This is the recommended version.

Disco Elysium

In short: Disco Elysium is an RPG game released in 2019 by ZA/UM, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. Our score: 9.6/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $7.99.

Detective RPG with brilliant writing

Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking RPG that replaces traditional combat with a deep dialogue system and skill checks. You play as a detective with amnesia, investigating a murder in the fictional city of Revachol. Your 24 skills represent different aspects of your personality—from logic and empathy to electrochemistry and shivers—and they actively comment on the world around you. The Final Cut adds full voice acting to every character. With its literary writing, political depth, and unprecedented player freedom, Disco Elysium redefined what RPGs can be.

Game details

Developer: ZA/UM
Publisher: ZA/UM
Release year: 2019
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
Category: RPG

Our review

Disco Elysium is an RPG that proves you can create a masterpiece without a single combat encounter. You are a detective with amnesia who must solve a murder - but the story is so much more. The game explores politics, philosophy, trauma, and the meaning of life through brilliant dialogue written at world-class literary level. The skill system is unique - 24 parts of your psyche talk to you and influence how you perceive the world. Every decision changes the game. The writing is simply the best in gaming history.

Pros

Literary-level writing - the best in gaming
Unique and creative skill system
Deep story exploring real themes
Choices that truly change the game
Amazing atmosphere and art design

Cons

No combat - not for action seekers
Slow pacing in some sections
Requires extensive reading

FAQ

What type of game is this?: A text-based RPG where you play a detective solving a murder. No traditional combat - everything is based on dialogue, skill checks and decisions.
How long is the game?: About 30-40 hours for first playthrough. High replay value as different choices lead to completely different outcomes.
What is the difference between Final Cut and standard?: Final Cut added full voice acting for all dialogue, new quests and additional language support. This is the recommended version.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026