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Lateral Thinking Together

A detective quiz game built around yes-or-no questions

PushForward · Released Oct 10, 2025 · Early Access

CasualIndie

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mixed
41% of 92
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 months ago
Jul 22, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX1060
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Lateral Thinking Together?

This text-based puzzle game centers on explaining strange stories, with a player or AI serving as host. Play solo with the AI or cooperate and compete online, reading everyone's questions and submitting your own solution.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy solving mysteries through discussion and deductive reasoning
  • +you like adjusting puzzle time limits and allowed answer attempts

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action-focused challenges over text-based reasoning

Screenshots and trailer

Lateral Thinking Together screenshot 1

Lateral Thinking Together system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX1060, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8500
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 6GB
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
Notes
Try setting chrome as default browser if the game isn't launching

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX2060
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
２ GB available space
Notes
Try setting chrome as default browser if the game isn't launching

Does Lateral Thinking Together have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Lateral Thinking Together run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Not fully functional without an external keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Lateral Thinking Together use AI-generated content?

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

The AI responds in real time to questions the player asks. This allows players to progress through the game and get hints more smoothly. Also used in some icons.

The statement mentions: AI active during playArt

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

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