Tails Of Iron V1.38688
While v1.38688 may not be an officially highlighted milestone, it represents an important part of the game’s lifecycle—the phase where the core experience had been fully expanded (with both free DLCs) and the community had stable tools for modding and customisation. Since then, Odd Bug Studio has moved on to a full‑fledged sequel, , released in January 2025. The ongoing popularity of the original game, however, ensures that versions like v1.38688 will continue to be used by players revisiting Redgi’s adventure.
represents the peak evolution of Odd Bug Studio’s critically acclaimed Tails of Iron on Steam , delivering a highly optimized, feature-complete edition of the brutal 2D hand-drawn souls-like adventure. Released as a fundamental stability build across major PC ecosystems—including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG—v1.38688 seamlessly integrates years of post-launch development, major expansions, and comprehensive optimization patches into one flawless deployment.
Introduces a new post-game questline, five lethal bosses, and two additional difficulty modes: the punishing "Bloody Whiskers" and the narrative-focused "Fairy Tail".
When Tails of Iron first scurried onto the scene in 2021, it was immediately hailed as a brutal, beautiful love letter to the Souls-like genre, wrapped in a storybook aesthetic. Developed by Odd Bug Studio and published by United Label, this hand-drawn adventure puts you in the furry, battle-scarred boots of Redgi, heir to the Rat Throne. But for the uninitiated, the version number isn't just a random string of digits; it represents a significant turning point for the game. This specific patch transformed a great game into a near-masterpiece of the indie action-RPG genre.
: Resolved a rare bug where manual saves at rest benches could corrupt if interrupted by a system background task. Tails of Iron v1.38688
Redgi can equip head, chest, leg, and weapon slots, as well as two types of ranged weapons (bows and bombs). Armor is not purely cosmetic; each piece offers resistances—high poison defense for frog zones, high fire defense for mole forges. Version 1.38688 balances these resistances such that mixing sets is often superior to wearing a full themed set. Weapons range from one-handed swords (fast, weak) to two-handed spears (slow, long reach) to shields (defensive, but breakable).
A massive free post-game expansion triggered after defeating Greenwart.
Pushes Redgi to his absolute limits against new oversized insects and rival factions.
Visually, the patch introduces a "Sharp Shader" option for 4K displays, removing the slight blurriness that existed on PC Ultra-wide monitors. While v1
If you are modding the game or simply want to ensure you are on the correct version for speedrunning:
Tails of Iron v1.38688 is not a revolutionary game, nor does it aim to be. It is a tightly coiled spring of a game: five to eight hours in length (twice that for completionists), with no fetch quest longer than ten minutes, no boss without a learnable pattern, and no line of dialogue that overstays its welcome. Its genius is in its limits—knowing exactly how much brutality a fairy tale can hold, exactly how deep its RPG systems should go, and exactly when to let a narrator’s dry wit puncture the tension.
While the base game released to positive acclaim in 2021, the specific version represents a significant milestone in the game's lifecycle. This version encompasses the core experience fully patched and optimized, alongside the integration of the substantial "Bloody Whiskers" free expansion.
is a specific build that, although lacking official patch notes, is clearly defined by the community through trainers and cheat tables. It is most likely a post‑Bright‑Fir‑Forest version that includes all free expansions and the associated bug fixes. For players who want to customise their gameplay—whether to lower the difficulty, experiment with unlimited resources, or simply explore the beautiful rat‑kingdom without frustration—v1.38688 is a reliable target for modding. represents the peak evolution of Odd Bug Studio’s
It represents a mature, polished state of the game following the Bloody Whiskers DLC (though the DLC itself is separate). Players on v1.38688 experience fewer progression blockers and smoother combat feedback compared to launch versions.
Combat in Tails of Iron is inspired by the Soulslike genre, emphasizing precision and timing. Key features of the combat system in this version include:
status with legible UI text, full controller support, and optimized default graphics for the SteamOS environment. Stability Fixes
: This version is fully optimized for Steam Deck, featuring legible text, controller icons, and solid performance on the default configuration.
The game distinguishes itself through punishingly brutal combat inspired by the Soulslike genre, requiring precise dodge-rolls, parries, and devastating finishers. Combined with hand-drawn diorama-style visuals and narration by the gravelly-voiced Doug Cockle (famous for his role as Geralt in The Witcher ), the experience is both artistically charming and mechanically challenging.