Though it only consists of two installments so far, the A Plague Tale series has quietly risen up the ranks to become one of the more well-received stealth video game franchises in recent memory. Much of the praise given to A Plague Tale: Innocence and its direct sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem, has largely stemmed from how unique both titles are in comparison to their contemporaries. Their distinct 14th-century setting and fantastical spin on the rat plagues of that era, combined with their emphasis on traditional stealth gameplay and condensed, linear storytelling, make the A Plague Tale games stand out in a sea of third-person action-adventure titles.