The Chrono Jotter
Horror mystery visual novel about solving murders across time loops
Orca Layout · Published by 2P Games, Orca Layout · Released Aug 25, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 2,279
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 20 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 3
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update
- 2 years ago
- Mar 16, 2024
Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.
What is The Chrono Jotter?
You play as high school student Ran Ibuki in a horror mystery visual novel set at a derelict forest school. You question classmates, connect clues across timelines, and rewind after deaths to prevent murders while searching for Ran’s missing girlfriend. Choices lead to multiple endings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy reading and connecting clues across different timelines
- +you like character-focused stories with psychological horror and romance
Not for you if...
- −you want fast-paced action instead of reading and deduction
- −you avoid horror stories about violent deaths
What players say
94% of 2,279 reviews are positive · 85% of 20 in the last 30 days
Players praise the characters, artwork, and mystery. Some find the opening confusing or the notebook awkward to use; one player reports crashes while using it.
Screenshots and trailer
The Chrono Jotter system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows Vista/7/8/10
- Processor
- 1.6Ghz Single Core
- Graphics
- 1280 x 720 or Greater Resolution
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 6 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows Vista/7/8/10
- Processor
- 1.6Ghz Single Core
- Graphics
- 1280 x 720 or Greater Resolution
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Not supported on SteamOS
Tags
- Visual Novel
- Female Protagonist
- Indie
- LGBTQ+
- Story Rich
- Lovecraftian
- Detective
- Adventure
- Atmospheric
- Horror
- Mystery
- Thriller
- Interactive Fiction
- Word Game
- Emotional
- Psychological Horror
Recent updates
- Mar 16, 2024 · Critical Update: New English Translated Version
1 DLC available.
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