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
- Players
- 6
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- Mar 16, 2024
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
Minimum: 1280 x 720, 1 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Chrono Jotter?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →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
Does The Chrono Jotter have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Chrono Jotter run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: Simplified Chinese, English.
Does The Chrono Jotter 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Visual Novel
- Female Protagonist
- LGBTQ+
- Indie
- 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.
