The Dreadful Whispers
A 2D puzzle platformer with secrets and choice-driven endings
Blackthornprod · Released Sep 5, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 174
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Sep 9, 2019
What is The Dreadful Whispers?
You navigate strange, handcrafted levels in a single-player 2D puzzle platformer about overcoming fear and doubt. Along the way, you solve short puzzles, shoot monsters that represent fear and regret, and use a reveal mechanic to uncover the world's darker side.
For you if...
- +you enjoy eerie settings and surreal imagery
Not for you if...
- −you want difficult puzzles that require extended problem-solving
What players say
87% of 174 reviews are positive
Players praise the hand-drawn art, music, and personal story. Common complaints concern the short length and repetitive gameplay. Players disagree on whether the frequent mechanic changes add variety or leave too little time to explore each idea.
Screenshots and trailer
The Dreadful Whispers system requirements
Minimum: dedicated (opengl 3.0 sup…, 6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Dreadful Whispers?
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- OS
- Windows 7 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i3
- Graphics
- dedicated graphics card (opengl 3.0 support or higher)
- Storage
- 6 GB available space
Does The Dreadful Whispers have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Dreadful Whispers run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 16
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does The Dreadful Whispers use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
