What is Insects Awaken?
This historical espionage visual novel takes place in 1940s Chongqing and Shanghai, where several characters' perspectives piece together an intelligence struggle. You read the story, search documents for clues, choose locations on city maps, and make decisions that lead to different endings. The story advances day by day, and you can reset a day to try other choices.
For you if...
- +you enjoy reading historical espionage stories from different perspectives
- +you like collecting clues and revisiting daily decisions
- +you want choices that lead to multiple endings
Not for you if...
- −you want action rather than text-heavy storytelling
- −you prefer a linear story without branching paths
Screenshots and trailer
Insects Awaken system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i5 Quad-Core
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel i7 Quad-Core
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1650
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 34
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- RPG
- Indie
- Adventure
- Choices Matter
- Story Rich
- Multiple Endings
- Visual Novel
- Casual
- Historical
- Interactive Fiction
- Singleplayer
- 2D
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- Detective
- Point & Click
- Word Game
Recent updates
- Sep 30, 2025 · 【V1.0.11】秋季促销进行中~错别字修复更新
- Jul 22, 2025 · 【V1.0.10】参加蒸汽鉴赏家大会！Bug修复
- Jun 27, 2025 · 【V1.0.9版本更新】新增调节文字播放速度功能+结局CG！
- May 30, 2025 · 【V1.0.8】Bug修复
- May 28, 2025 · 【V1.0.7】新增快捷键+危险事件存档弹窗
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