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Undertale

Undertale is an indie role-playing video game created by Toby Fox and released in 2015.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Undertale is an indie role-playing video game created by Toby Fox and released in 2015. It follows a human child who falls into the Underground, a hidden world of monsters, and is known for its choice-driven combat and multiple endings.

What it is

Undertale is a single-player indie RPG with a top-down perspective and turn-based combat that includes bullet-hell dodging elements. Players control a human child trying to escape the Underground, and can choose to fight or spare monsters, with non-violent actions affecting relationships and story outcomes.

Why it matters

The game is notable for allowing players to spare enemies rather than defeat them, leading to multiple narrative routes and endings based on player choices. It was widely praised for its writing, characters, music, and originality, earning multiple Game of the Year recognitions.

Key details

Undertale was developed by Toby Fox and first released for Windows and macOS on September 15, 2015. It later became available on consoles including PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The game is set in the Underground, a sealed realm where monsters were banished after a war with humans.

In short

  • Undertale is an indie RPG with bullet-hell combat and non-violent options.
  • Player choices lead to multiple story routes and endings.
  • Created by Toby Fox and released in 2015 on PC, later on consoles.
  • Widely acclaimed for its writing, music, and originality.
Canadian angle

Undertale has no specific Canadian setting or Canada-focused theme, but it is widely available to Canadian players on PC and major console platforms.

Quick questions

Who created Undertale?
Undertale was created by Toby Fox.
What kind of game is Undertale?
It is an indie role-playing video game with turn-based combat and bullet-hell elements.
Can players avoid killing enemies in Undertale?
Yes. The game allows players to spare enemies and resolve many encounters non-violently.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertale
    Supports: Basic description, setting, perspective, and core premise.
  2. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/391540/Undertale/
    Supports: Developer, genre, release date, and game description.
  3. Undertale Wiki — https://undertale.wiki/
    Supports: Creator, release information, and gameplay overview.
  4. GameLabWiki (University of Konstanz) — https://wiki.uni-konstanz.de/gamelab/index.php/Undertale
    Supports: Indie origin, story premise, and turn-based RPG with danmaku elements.
  5. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/18/undertale-review
    Supports: Console availability and comparison with earlier releases.
  6. Gamepressure — https://www.gamepressure.com/games/undertale/z738ff
    Supports: Developer, release date, and platform information.