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BUSTAFELLOWS

Romance visual novel about a time-jumping journalist solving mysteries

NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. · Published by PQube · Released Jul 30, 2021

Adventure

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 1,042
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Aug 21, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 560
3 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BUSTAFELLOWS?

A choice-driven romance visual novel set in the fictional city of New Sieg. You play a journalist who can briefly travel into the past in other people's bodies. After witnessing a lawyer's murder, you make choices while investigating mysteries and following one of five romantic routes.

For you if...

  • +you like character-focused romance across distinct story routes
  • +you want crime mysteries mixed with comedy and drama
  • +you prefer a protagonist who takes an active role

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action over reading and dialogue choices
  • −you want a linear story without romantic routes

What players say

86% of 1,042 reviews are positive

Players praise the character dynamics, distinct routes, and active protagonist. Some criticize uneven romance development and unresolved mystery threads. Players also report awkward keyboard controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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BUSTAFELLOWS system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 560, 3 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does BUSTAFELLOWS have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does BUSTAFELLOWS run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does BUSTAFELLOWS 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

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