Writer. Chapter 1

First-person horror exploration with a camera that reveals hidden clues

Beshbarmak games · Released Jan 6, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jan 31, 2025
Minimum PC: R7 370; 8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Writer. Chapter 1?

This linear horror walking simulator follows a writer who wakes in an unfamiliar place with fading memories. You explore in first person, examine your surroundings, and solve puzzles while watching out for a nearby monster.

For you if...

+you prefer short, solo games centered on exploration

Not for you if...

−you want difficult puzzles with complex solutions

What players say

72% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals, while a recurring complaint is that the story is hard to follow. Reactions to the atmosphere and jump scares are mixed.

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Writer. Chapter 1 system requirements

Minimum: R7 370, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel® i5-4570K 3.4 GHz 4 Core™ / AMD FX-8350 8 3.5GHz 8 Core™
Graphics: GeForce® GTX 1050ti 4GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 4GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: 3GB HDD (SSD recommended)

Does Writer. Chapter 1 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Writer. Chapter 1 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: 7
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Japanese.

Does Writer. Chapter 1 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