I, the Forgotten One

Text-based medieval adventure about a disinherited royal facing civil war

Hosted Games · Released Jun 22, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 208
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 I, the Forgotten One?

An interactive novel set in a medieval kingdom, where you play the late king's eldest child, recalled to suppress a rebellion. You read passages, choose a military specialty and fighting style, and make decisions that can preserve or damage family relationships.

For you if...

+you enjoy grim stories about the psychological consequences of war

Not for you if...

−you want graphics, sound effects, or hands-on action combat

What players say

90% of 208 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing and characterization, particularly the portrayal of the protagonist's personal struggles. The main complaint is that choices feel restrictive, with limited freedom to shape the protagonist.

Screenshots and trailer

I, the Forgotten One system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run I, the Forgotten One?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10

Does I, the Forgotten One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does I, the Forgotten 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: 31
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does I, the Forgotten 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