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The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is

A short psychological game built around personal questions and choices

Randumb Studios · Released Apr 19, 2021

AdventureCasualSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
97% of 314
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Apr 20, 2021
Minimum PC
1024x768
0.5 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is?

This single-player, text-based game takes you through a series of introspective questions. You select answers that lead to different outcomes, with an emphasis on relaxation and self-reflection.

For you if...

  • +you prefer a relaxed pace and serious subject matter

Not for you if...

  • −you want a longer experience with plenty of humor

What players say

97% of 314 reviews are positive

Players praise the closing suggestions for encouraging small steps toward self-care. Complaints focus on lengthy introductions and disclaimers, while some players find the tone preachy.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is system requirements

Minimum: 1024x768, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10
Processor
Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz
Graphics
1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
800 MB available space

Does The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is 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

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