PCGame

I Write Games Not Tragedies

A rhythm game and visual novel about growing up emo

Studio Wife · Published by Yotsuba Interactive · Released Nov 14, 2025

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
100% of 51
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
8 months ago
Feb 17, 2026
Minimum PC
UHD
4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is I Write Games Not Tragedies?

This single-player game follows Ash through British goth and emo culture from the early 2000s to the 2020s as he navigates romance, addiction, and self-acceptance. You read his story and perform songs on an imagined stage, hitting lyrics to the beat and singing or screaming during choruses.

For you if...

  • +you like dark comedy and hand-drawn art
  • +you prefer short narratives to lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

  • −you want rhythm challenges rather than a dialogue-heavy story
  • −you avoid stories about addiction and difficult adolescence

What players say

100% of 51 reviews are positive

Players praise the believable characters, nostalgic writing, and music that supports the story. Some find the sing-along interaction or microphone setup unclear.

Screenshots and trailer

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I Write Games Not Tragedies system requirements

Minimum: UHD, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core 17
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space

Does I Write Games Not Tragedies have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does I Write Games Not Tragedies 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
Achievements
27
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does I Write Games Not Tragedies 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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