Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude

A free visual novel following a team of supernatural detectives

Tango Gameworks · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Mar 8, 2022

Reviews: Mixed; 61% of 506
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 14, 2025
Minimum PC: DirectX compatible; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude?

This single-player visual novel is a prequel set in the world of Ghostwire: Tokyo. You read dialogue and build relationships with KK's detective team as they investigate an unusual disappearance.

For you if...

+you like short mysteries with an eerie atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want action combat or open-ended exploration

What players say

61% of 506 reviews are positive

Players praise the extra character backstory and stylized artwork. Complaints focus on the thin plot, weak dialogue, and lack of voice acting.

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Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
Processor: 2.2 Ghz
Graphics: DirectX compatible graphics card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude 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
Shows Steam 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese.

Does Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude 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