Crystal Shard

A Tale of Two Kingdoms

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2007

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game

Engines

  • Adventure Game Studio

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Adventure*
  • Indie*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Captions available*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Mouse Only Option*
  • Playable without Timed Input*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Commentary available*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Hungarian*
  • German*

Audio languages

  • English*
  • German*

Community tags · historical

  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    109*
  • Indie*
    Votes · historical
    103*
  • Point & Click*
    Votes · historical
    101*
  • Fantasy*
    Votes · historical
    96*
  • Retro*
    Votes · historical
    93*
  • Pixel Graphics*
    Votes · historical
    86*
  • 2D*
    Votes · historical
    83*
  • Mythology*
    Votes · historical
    82*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    77*
  • Puzzle*
    Votes · historical
    73*
  • Exploration*
    Votes · historical
    71*
  • Hand-drawn*
    Votes · historical
    69*
  • Medieval*
    Votes · historical
    68*
  • 1990's*
    Votes · historical
    65*
  • Family Friendly*
    Votes · historical
    62*
  • Investigation*
    Votes · historical
    59*
  • Old School*
    Votes · historical
    55*
  • Multiple Endings*
    Votes · historical
    49*
  • Story Rich*
    Votes · historical
    40*
  • Third Person*
    Votes · historical
    37*

System requirements

  • Linux · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Ubuntu 14.0 or compatible*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD CPU*
    Memory
    256 MB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    SDL compatible graphics card*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
    Audio hardware
    SDL compatible sound card*
    Conditions
    Compatible with CentOS 7.2, Debian 8.6, Mint 17, OpenSuSE 12.2*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows 7 or newer*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD CPU*
    Memory
    256 MB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    DirectX compatible graphics card*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX compatible sound card*
    Conditions
    Mouse, keyboard, or controller*
  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    10.14*
    Processor alternatives
    64-bit; Silicon or Intel*
    Memory
    256 MB RAM*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Processor alternatives
    Dual core Intel or AMD CPU*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    DirectX compatible graphics card*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Unknown*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Crystal Shard

Publishers

  • Crystal Shard

Release history

  • 2007-07-15
    Date precision
    Exact date

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Oct 31, 2017*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel or AMD CPU*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
DirectX compatible graphics card*
Windows minimum memory requirement
1* GB
Name
A Tale of Two Kingdoms*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Dual core Intel or AMD CPU*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
DirectX compatible graphics card*
Windows recommended memory requirement
1* GB
Release year
2,017*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD CPU*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
DirectX compatible graphics card*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
1 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Dual core Intel or AMD CPU*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
DirectX compatible graphics card*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
1 GB*
Specifications 2 · 34 fields
Achievements · historical
34*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
0* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Captions available*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Mouse Only Option*
  • Playable without Timed Input*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Commentary available*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Crystal Shard*
DLC count · historical
1*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
50000 - 100000*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • German*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Linux support · historical
Yes*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
0* min
Name
A Tale of Two Kingdoms*
Negative reviews · historical
3*
Peak ccu
0*
Positive reviews · historical
26*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
5.99*
Publishers
  • Crystal Shard*
Recommendations
0*
Store release date · historical
Oct 31, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • Hungarian*
  • German*
Game website · historical
http://crystalshard.net?g=3*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Captions available
Captions available*
Camera Comfort
Camera Comfort*
Color Alternatives
Color Alternatives*
Custom Volume Controls
Custom Volume Controls*
Mouse Only Option
Mouse Only Option*
Playable without Timed Input
Playable without Timed Input*
Save Anytime
Save Anytime*
Subtitle Options
Subtitle Options*
Touch Only Option
Touch Only Option*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Commentary available
Commentary available*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • German*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
Yes*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 31, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • Hungarian*
  • German*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 3 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
0* min
Ccu
0*
Developer
Crystal Shard*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Historical US original list price
1,199* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • Hungarian*
  • German*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
0* min
Name
A Tale of Two Kingdoms*
Negative reviews · historical
3*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
50,000 .. 100,000*
Positive reviews · historical
26*
Historical US price
1,199* US cents
Publisher
Crystal Shard*
Community tags · historical
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
  • Point & Click*
  • Fantasy*
  • Retro*
  • Pixel Graphics*
  • 2D*
  • Mythology*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Puzzle*
  • Exploration*
  • Hand-drawn*
  • Medieval*
  • 1990's*
  • Family Friendly*
  • Investigation*
  • Old School*
  • Multiple Endings*
  • Story Rich*
  • Third Person*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Languages
  • English*
  • Hungarian*
  • German*
Community tags · historical
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Point & Click
Point & Click*
Fantasy
Fantasy*
Retro
Retro*
Pixel Graphics
Pixel Graphics*
2D
2D*
Mythology
Mythology*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Puzzle
Puzzle*
Exploration
Exploration*
Hand-drawn
Hand-drawn*
Medieval
Medieval*
1990's
1990's*
Family Friendly
Family Friendly*
Investigation
Investigation*
Old School
Old School*
Multiple Endings
Multiple Endings*
Story Rich
Story Rich*
Third Person
Third Person*
Tags votes
Adventure
Votes · historical
109*
Indie
Votes · historical
103*
Point & Click
Votes · historical
101*
Fantasy
Votes · historical
96*
Retro
Votes · historical
93*
Pixel Graphics
Votes · historical
86*
2D
Votes · historical
83*
Mythology
Votes · historical
82*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
77*
Puzzle
Votes · historical
73*
Exploration
Votes · historical
71*
Hand-drawn
Votes · historical
69*
Medieval
Votes · historical
68*
1990's
Votes · historical
65*
Family Friendly
Votes · historical
62*
Investigation
Votes · historical
59*
Old School
Votes · historical
55*
Multiple Endings
Votes · historical
49*
Story Rich
Votes · historical
40*
Third Person
Votes · historical
37*
Specifications 4 · 27 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Captions available*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Mouse Only Option*
  • Playable without Timed Input*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Commentary available*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Crystal Shard*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Indie*
Free to play · historical
No*
Linux requirements
Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 14.0 or compatible Processor: Intel or AMD CPU Memory: 256 MB RAM Graphics: SDL compatible graphics card Storage: 400 MB available space Sound Card: SDL compatible sound card Additional Notes: Compatible with CentOS 7.2, Debian 8.6, Mint 17, OpenSuSE 12.2 *
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: 10.14 Processor: 64-bit; Silicon or Intel Memory: 256 MB RAM Storage: 400 MB available space *
Name
A Tale of Two Kingdoms*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: Intel or AMD CPU Memory: 256 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics card DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 400 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: Mouse, keyboard, or controller *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
  • linux*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$11.99*
Publishers
  • Crystal Shard*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Oct 31, 2017*
Interface languages
English (full audio), Hungarian, German*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Captions available
Captions available*
Camera Comfort
Camera Comfort*
Color Alternatives
Color Alternatives*
Custom Volume Controls
Custom Volume Controls*
Mouse Only Option
Mouse Only Option*
Playable without Timed Input
Playable without Timed Input*
Save Anytime
Save Anytime*
Subtitle Options
Subtitle Options*
Touch Only Option
Touch Only Option*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Commentary available
Commentary available*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*
Linux requirements
Linux · Minimum
Operating system
Ubuntu 14.0 or compatible*
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD CPU*
Memory
256 MB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
SDL compatible graphics card*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Audio hardware
SDL compatible sound card*
Conditions
Compatible with CentOS 7.2, Debian 8.6, Mint 17, OpenSuSE 12.2*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
10.14*
Processor alternatives
64-bit; Silicon or Intel*
Memory
256 MB RAM*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows 7 or newer*
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD CPU*
Memory
256 MB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
DirectX compatible graphics card*
Graphics API
Version 9.0*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX compatible sound card*
Conditions
Mouse, keyboard, or controller*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Linux
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 31, 2017*
Interface languages
  • Hungarian*
  • German*
Specifications 5 · 12 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Store genres
Adventure|Indie*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
13,309*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam release year · historical
2,017*
Title
A Tale of Two Kingdoms*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Unknown*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Indie
Indie*

* Provisional data