Islands of the Caliph PC Free Download (Build 17284112)

This keyboard-only game takes you back to the 1980s with its dungeon-crawling gameplay and open world. By embracing the limitations of classic games, it captures the nostalgic feel of that era. To determine if it piques your interest, we encourage you to try the free demo. The player must explore this open world and discover the game’s primary quest(s) for themselves. The game seeks to capture some of the open-endedness of some classic, RPGs allowing the player to take a number of different possible paths to the end.

The game is the brainchild of Schmidt Workshops, a solo developer. Islands of the Caliph transports players to an ancient civilization of seafarers, drawing upon Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual traditions. As an action RPG, it takes cues from beloved classics like Might & Magic, Questron, and Alternate Reality. Grid-based movement, reminiscent of older games, is combined with real-time combat to offer a unique hybrid gameplay experience. Throughout your exploration of new lands, you’ll encounter a variety of mythical and dangerous creatures. From colossal spiders and scorpions to supernatural beings such as ghouls and jinn, the game introduces players to the rich folklore of Arab, Persian, and African cultures, among others.