Broadway: 1849 (2017)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, choice-driven historical narrative where every decision risks financial ruin or social betrayal.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and branching story but disagree on choice impact: some find decisions meaningful and the ending satisfying, others say wrong choices lead to overly harsh outcomes. The romance feels awkward, especially for gay characters in the 1849 setting.

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