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

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.

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