Anachronism\>

Text-based interactive fiction about choosing who you are online

EloThere · Published by Easy~ Interactive Software · Released May 4, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 60
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jul 11, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 4600; 4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Anachronism\>?

This single-player text adventure takes place in a computer interface inspired by the 1990s. After a RemoteBoards installation disk arrives in the mail, you use the service to chat with friends and strangers, choosing replies across branching chapters with multiple endings.

For you if...

+you prefer conversation-driven stories over action-heavy gameplay

Not for you if...

−you want to chat with real players in multiplayer

What players say

65% of 60 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro computer presentation and story. Complaints focus on slow, tiring typing, while older reviews also report mismatched dialogue and scenes getting stuck.

Screenshots and trailer

$Anachronism\> screenshot 1$

Anachronism\> system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (32-Bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-4350
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD 4600
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space

Does Anachronism\> have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Anachronism\> run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
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, macOS
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Anachronism\> 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam