South Scrimshaw, Part One

A linear visual novel told as a fictional nature documentary

Nathan O. Marsh · Released Jun 9, 2023

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 99% of 1,701
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 20 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jan 23, 2024
Minimum PC: DirectX; 0.5 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is South Scrimshaw, Part One?

You follow a male whale from birth through adolescence in this science fiction visual novel. Its four chapters combine watercolor, ink, and digital illustrations with music and sound effects, alongside background details about an interplanetary human expedition.

For you if...

+you enjoy speculative biology and learning about imagined species

Not for you if...

−you want branching choices that change the story

What players say

99% of 1,701 reviews are positive · 100% of 20 in the last 30 days

Players praise the artwork, writing, and depth of the worldbuilding.

Screenshots and trailer

South Scrimshaw, Part One system requirements

Minimum: DirectX, 0.5 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1 Ghz
Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does South Scrimshaw, Part One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does South Scrimshaw, Part One run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
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, Linux
Achievements: 2
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does South Scrimshaw, Part One use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

South Scrimshaw Part One uses voiced narration synthesized from public domain recordings.

The statement mentions: Voices

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