Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Choice-driven supernatural mystery spanning two versions of a winter campus

Deck Nine Games · Published by Square Enix · Released Oct 29, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 11K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 71 in 30 days
Playing now: 45; peak 24h 65
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; May 14, 2025

What is Life is Strange: Double Exposure?

A single-player, third-person narrative adventure set at Caledon University. As Max Caulfield investigates her friend’s murder, you explore parallel versions of the winter campus, talk to characters, gather clues, pursue suspects, and make story choices.

For you if...

+you enjoy choice-driven supernatural murder mysteries
+you want a female protagonist and LGBTQ+ themes
+you like gathering clues across parallel timelines

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced, combat-focused gameplay
−you expect an open world with varied locations

What players say

68% of 10,778 reviews are positive · 71% of 71 in the last 30 days

Players praise the visuals, facial animation, atmosphere, soundtrack, and the mystery’s early buildup. Common complaints focus on inconsistent writing, choices with limited impact, and a rushed or unresolved finale.

Screenshots and trailer

Life is Strange: Double Exposure system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB / AMD Radeon RX 470, 4GB
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: 1080p @ 30fps. SSD Recommended.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Verified

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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese. Text only: Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Italian.