A Typewriter’s Story (2018)

Developer: Silent Night
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, choice-driven narrative about ambition and survival during wartime, told through typing and atmospheric music.

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What players say

Players finish in under 20 minutes and find the story superficial, with choices that barely change a single outcome. There are no graphics beyond text, no resolution settings, and the soundtrack is the one bright spot everyone agrees on.

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