Seventh Lair

A visual novel about forum regulars pulled into a fantasy world

NOVECT · Published by MangaGamer, WhisperGames · Released Mar 31, 2022

As of Oct 28, 2026: -25% right now, $5.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 415
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 17, 2025
Minimum PC: 1176 x 664; 2 GB RAM · 1.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Seventh Lair?

In this fantasy visual novel, you read about a struggling indie developer and his website's regulars, who are pulled into an RPG-like realm after downloading his latest game. The story examines relationships between creators and their online audiences.

For you if...

+you enjoy comedy that gives way to darker themes
+you prefer short, reading-focused games

Not for you if...

−you prefer action-focused gameplay to reading a story

What players say

93% of 415 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing's emotional impact and the soundtrack. Some criticize the English translation, while several recommend reading The House in Fata Morgana first because of the reused character art.

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Seventh Lair system requirements

Minimum: 1176 x 664, 2 GB RAM, 1.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Seventh Lair?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 and up
Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: 1176 x 664
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Seventh Lair have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Seventh Lair run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese.

Does Seventh Lair 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