The Fernweh Saga: Book One

Text-based romantic thriller about uncovering secrets in your hometown

Hosted Games · Released Jan 5, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 119
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 6, 2026
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is The Fernweh Saga: Book One?

A choice-driven interactive novel set in the forested town of Fernweh, where your grandfather's death brings you home after years away. You read scenes, choose responses, and decide how to confront nightmares while investigating the town's secrets. This opening installment introduces five potential love interests.

For you if...

+you enjoy romantic tension that develops slowly
+you want control over your character's gender and sexuality

Not for you if...

−you need visuals or sound to accompany the story

What players say

92% of 119 reviews are positive

Players praise the distinct characters and eerie atmosphere. Some criticize the slow plot progression and say choices can feel constrained or inconsequential.

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The Fernweh Saga: Book One system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Fernweh Saga: Book One?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10

Does The Fernweh Saga: Book One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Fernweh Saga: Book One 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
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: 89
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Fernweh Saga: Book One 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