Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait

Gothic interactive fiction guided by narration and directional sound

The Midworld · Released Jun 23, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 64
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 3, 2026
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait?

This free, single-player adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story centers on the secret behind a muse's portrait. You make choices and follow audio cues through a linear narrative accompanied by illustrations. A playthrough takes about half an hour.

For you if...

+you enjoy classic literature and a gothic atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want substantial gameplay rather than an audiobook-like experience

What players say

77% of 64 reviews are positive

Players praise the music and environmental sounds. Some find the controls and audio guidance confusing.

Screenshots and trailer

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Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP or newer
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait 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
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Polish.

Does Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait 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