The 39 Steps
An interactive spy novel about a man framed for murder
The Story Mechanics · Published by The Secret Experiment · Released Apr 25, 2013
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 462
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is The 39 Steps?
This single-player adaptation of John Buchan’s novel begins in London in 1914, as Richard Hannay escapes the capital after being falsely accused of murder. You read the text, explore hand-painted locations, and discover secrets and collectible items, with music and voice performances accompanying the story.
For you if...
- +you prefer following a story at a relaxed pace
- +you enjoy espionage tales adapted from classic literature
Not for you if...
- −you expect traditional point-and-click puzzles to solve
- −you want branching choices that change the story
What players say
81% of 462 reviews are positive
Players praise the story, artwork, and audio presentation. The main complaint is the limited interaction, which some players find dull.
Screenshots and trailer
The 39 Steps system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- 2GHz Processor
- Graphics
- DirectX 9 512MB card
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB HD space
- Notes
- Broadband Internet connection
Does The 39 Steps have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The 39 Steps 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, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 20
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does The 39 Steps 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
