Developer: Nomad Games
Player Statistics
Updated: November 8, 2026 7:15 PMAverage players
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Talisman: Digital 5th Edition player count by month
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition has 12 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 12. The peak so far in November 2026 is 18 players, 10 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 10 | — | 18 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
At a glance
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition has 12 players in-game right now, 100% of its 24-hour peak of 12. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 18 players, set on November 7, 2026. 228 Steam reviews rate it “Mostly Positive” (71% positive). Released on November 14, 2024 by Nomad Games. Current price: $29.99.
What players say about Talisman: Digital 5th Edition
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition is a polarized title that offers a streamlined, modernized take on the classic board game, but currently struggles to justify its price compared to its predecessor. While some players appreciate the faster, more forgiving rules and updated visuals, many find the lack of content and lingering technical issues disappointing.
What players like
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Streamlined gameplay mechanics 12 of 56 reviews
Many players appreciate that the game feels faster and more forgiving than previous editions, with optional rule sets that allow for customization.
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Modern visual updates 10 of 56 reviews
The updated graphics, including new card art, animations, and lighting effects, are generally praised as a fresh and appealing change.
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Developer commitment 6 of 56 reviews
Reviewers note that the developers are active, responsive to community feedback, and have implemented patches since launch.
What players criticise
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Lack of content 15 of 56 reviews
A frequent complaint is the lack of expansions compared to the 4th edition, leaving the base game feeling bare-bones for long-time fans.
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UI and card readability 12 of 56 reviews
Reviewers frequently cite that the UI is cluttered, fonts are too small, and key card information is hidden in bottom windows rather than being legible on the cards themselves.
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Bugs and performance 10 of 56 reviews
Technical issues such as crashes, game-breaking bugs during spell casting, and AI errors are reported by a significant portion of users.
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Unappealing aesthetic choices 8 of 56 reviews
Some players feel the art style is blurry, overly generic, or lacking the distinct charm of previous editions, with bright, distracting map lines.
Best for: Players who enjoy the core mechanics of Talisman and want a faster, modernized experience with active, ongoing development.
Not for you if: Players who prefer the extensive content library of the 4th edition and are sensitive to UI usability issues or early-access style bugs.
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition — questions players ask
- Does it have the same content as the 4th edition?
- No. The game launched with only the base board game, and reviewers note it currently lacks the extensive expansions and characters found in the 4th edition.
- Is it buggy?
- Yes. Multiple users reported crashes, issues with spell interactions, and instances where game logic or AI actions failed to perform correctly.
- Can I play with friends?
- Yes, the game supports local and online multiplayer, although some players mention finding matches online can be difficult due to the current player count.
Summarised automatically from 56 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
Embark on a new Epic Adventure in the World of Talisman
Talisman, the classic fantasy board game returns as the definitive, most customizable version of Talisman ever, in Talisman: Digital 5th Edition.
More than just a visual update, Talisman: Digital 5th Edition delivers a wealth of enhancements that elevate your adventure into the definitive, digital Talisman adaptation.
Use the new, streamlined 5th Edition ruleset from the physical board game, or tailor your preferences with house rules and more for the Classic Talisman experience you've come to love. With the powerful Deck Editor, you can craft the exact adventure you want to play. This is your Talisman, your rules.
What is Talisman?
Talisman is a fantasy-themed adventure board game, first released in 1983, where you can take on the role of various adventurers, from warriors and wizards, to thieves and ghouls, each with their own strengths and unique abilities. You’ll race against each other to reach the centre of the board first, with the danger ramping up as you get closer and closer.
You’ll fight strong enemies, gain valuable treasure, cast awesome spells, and encounter mysterious strangers on your journey. You’ll need a good mixture of luck and strategy, and to balance risk and reward if you want to emerge the victor!
What's New in Talisman: Digital 5th Edition?
In Talisman: Digital 5th Edition, the eleventh era has just dawned - the three Great Gods who originally created the Crown of Command have faded into myth. A new champion must rise to claim the Crown and rule the world in the era to come. Will you be that champion?
Revamped Rules: Experience Talisman with updated rules that streamline gameplay, enhancing strategic depth, and ensuring a more balanced and engaging experience for players both old and new.
Modern Design: Enjoy a sleek and intuitive interface designed for seamless navigation and effortless immersion, whether you're playing solo or competing with friends online.
Remastered Classic Expansions: With three fan-favourite Classic expansions already available, we’re fully remaking your 4th Edition expansions as new, 5th Edition versions, free for anyone who owns the original expansions in Talisman: Digital Classic Edition!
Craft Your Own Adventure!
The biggest new feature in Talisman: Digital 5th Edition is the Deck Editor, which allows you to fully customise your Talisman experience by adding, removing and adjusting the cards you'll encounter during your game. Save your created decks, play them with your friends online and unleash your creativity with billions of possible combinations, and more being added with each expansion.
Key Features:
Solo or Multiplayer: Play alone against AI opponents or gather your friends for epic multiplayer battles, online or locally.
Expansive Content: Choose from a vast array of characters, each with their own unique abilities, and explore a richly detailed world filled with countless adventures and challenges.
Customizable Experience: Tailor your gameplay experience with the new Deck Editor, various house rules and more ways to customise your Talisman adventure.
Join the Adventure Today
Whether you're a seasoned Talisman veteran or a newcomer to the world of fantasy board games, Talisman: Digital 5th Edition will offer an unforgettable journey filled with magic, mystery, and endless possibilities. Are you ready to claim the Crown of Command once and for all? Or will you be turned into a toad again?
Supported languages: english, french, italian, german, spanish - spain, polish, simplified chinese, russian
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System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3.0GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
User Reviews
I'm a player of the original board game and I've really enjoyed these digital versions. This 5th edition is a fantastic upgrade to the classic, the new art and additional gameplay options are great.
Only one significant bug, and it's a REALLY big one. You cannot complete trial 4 of the dlc, and therefore the minotaur is completely unobtainable. But other than that, it's a pretty fun game.
There are zero reasons to play Talisman 5th Edition over the 4th Edition. The only (meningful) difference is that it is slightly simpler.
Unfortunately, that simplification comes at the cost of almost everything that made the previous edition enjoyable and replayable.
Technically, it is worse. The ilustrations and some of the design choices feel like a downgrade rather than an improvement.
There is significantly less content. Compared with the 4th Edition and its expansions, the game feels much more limited in terms of characters, cards, variety, and replayability.
It is much less satisfying to play. The simplifications remove some of the unpredictability, progression, and sense of adventure that made Talisman memorable in the first place. And the ending is just anticlimatic.
The 5th Edition may be easier and faster to finish, but unless those are your main priorities, the 4th Edition is simply way better game.
This blows dude! This is NOT what it seems! Its deceptive! You don't get to build your own boards or cards like it claimed and Only a few DLCs are out. They were supposed to come out with one or two last summer. NEVER HAPPENED! I think they've stopped working on it.
Plus: Its buggy and choppy, some of the characters are missing, its just not what it seems. DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR, GET THE ORIGINAL TALISMAN
Servers are bad. So many drops when trying to play online with friends.
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Additional Information
| Developer | Nomad Games |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | November 14, 2024 |
| User reviews | 71% positive (228) |
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