The Novelist (2013)
- Developer
- Orthogonal Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 1,037 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A quiet, tense experience of sneaking through a family's memories to guide their choices without being detected.
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What players say
Players say The Novelist is a short, story-driven game with an interesting premise that quickly becomes repetitive, as you explore the same small house over and over. The game is consistently described as depressing, with a drab and sad atmosphere, and players are split on whether the story is well-written or the outcomes feel unrealistic.
Screenshots
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