THE EDITOR

A newspaper editing simulation where headlines shape a murder case

DECATREE GAMES · Released Oct 16, 2023

Adventure Casual Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Dec 21, 2023
Minimum PC: 4400; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is THE EDITOR?

You play a newspaper's chief editor in a narrative simulation set in 1996, covering a congressman's murder with his aide as the prime suspect. Each day, you choose the front-page article's angle and headline, then edit its photos. Your decisions affect those implicated in the case and your newspaper's credibility, sales, and independence.

For you if...

+you like branching stories with different outcomes to explore
+you enjoy dialogue-heavy mysteries with a noir tone

Not for you if...

−you prefer action over dialogue and editorial decisions
−you expect a detailed simulation of real newspaper work

What players say

89% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the premise of playing a newspaper editor covering a murder case.

Screenshots and trailer

THE EDITOR system requirements

Minimum: 4400, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2GHz CPU Dual Core
Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does THE EDITOR have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does THE EDITOR 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: 17
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Korean. Text only: English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America.

Does THE EDITOR 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