BOOK OF HOURS

Combat-free occult library RPG about restoring rooms and decoding lore

Weather Factory · Released Aug 17, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 4,481
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 35 in 30 days
Playing now: 127; peak 24h 151
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 6 months ago; Mar 10, 2026

What is BOOK OF HOURS?

BOOK OF HOURS is a single-player, combat-free crafting RPG and simulation set in Hush House, an occult library damaged by fire. As its new librarian, you organize and study books, craft inks and memories, assist visitors, develop Wisdoms and elements of the soul, and restore the building while uncovering its history.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow, text-heavy puzzles with little guidance
+you like taking notes and tracking many resources
+you want lore-rich exploration without combat

Not for you if...

−you want clear tutorials and intuitive progression
−you dislike repetitive inventory and resource management
−you prefer fast-paced games with frequent action

What players say

89% of 4,481 reviews are positive · 71% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players praise the dense occult writing, interconnected lore, artwork, and satisfaction of piecing together its systems. The most common complaints are the lack of guidance and an awkward interface, with inventory management and crafting often described as tedious or dependent on extensive notes.

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BOOK OF HOURS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
Processor: 2GHz or better
Graphics: 4GB VRAM, 1600x1024 minimum resolution; integrated graphics cards will only work if post-2012
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11