49 Keys

Text-based horror adventure with occult mysteries and puzzles to solve

Michele Buonanno, Veronica Wu, Fabio Porfidia · Published by 2P Games · Released Nov 13, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 81
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jun 27, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 560; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is 49 Keys?

This text-based adventure adapts a gamebook set in 1520, as a letter from your former mentor draws you into a mystery involving forbidden magic. You read illustrated passages, explore interactive maps, collect items, and use clues in the text to solve puzzles.

For you if...

+you prefer slow exploration without combat or dice rolls
+you like taking notes to work through puzzles

Not for you if...

−you want frequent action rather than long stretches of reading

What players say

80% of 81 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing, artwork, and atmosphere. Some find the game short and certain puzzle clues unclear.

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49 Keys system requirements

Minimum: GTX 560, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Dual core 2.0 GHz
Graphics: GTX 560
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space

Does 49 Keys have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does 49 Keys run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Gamepad not enabled by default
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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian.

Does 49 Keys 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