VIDEOVERSE

A choice-driven visual novel set within a retro gaming network

Kinmoku · Released Aug 7, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 212
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 27, 2026
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is VIDEOVERSE?

VIDEOVERSE is a single-player visual novel set on a fictional console's online social network. As Emmett, a young gaming fan and aspiring artist, you browse communities, share fan art, and build friendships while investigating the network's troubles. Your decisions shape Emmett's development and the story's outcome.

For you if...

+you enjoy relationship-focused stories with optional character side stories
+you like pixel art and retro console aesthetics

Not for you if...

−you want action rather than reading conversations and posts
−you prefer stories without teenage drama or romance

What players say

94% of 212 reviews are positive

Players praise the recreation of early internet communities, believable interactions, and character writing. Individual complaints include overly sweet dialogue, predictable drama, and boredom.

Screenshots and trailer

VIDEOVERSE system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run VIDEOVERSE?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Celeron CPU 1000M 1.80GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 581 MB available space

Does VIDEOVERSE have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does VIDEOVERSE 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 43
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese.

Does VIDEOVERSE 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