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TR-49

A literary deduction game about a machine built to decode reality

inkle Ltd · Released Jan 21, 2026

Adventure

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 1,230
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 19 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 months ago
Feb 16, 2026
Minimum PC
Any
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is TR-49?

TR-49 is a single-player, nonlinear investigation game centered on a World War II-era computer hidden in a church basement. Searching for a stolen book, you read archived books, letters, and journals, deduce connections to locate hidden sources, and talk with a handler while uncovering the machine creators' secrets.

For you if...

  • +you like cryptic mysteries that reward patience and close reading
  • +you enjoy alternate history mixed with science fiction

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action to reading and cross-referencing documents
  • −you expect every plot thread to receive a clear explanation

What players say

94% of 1,230 reviews are positive · 94% of 19 in the last 30 days

Players praise the deduction puzzles, story, and voice acting. Some find the opening confusing or the built-in notebook short on useful information. Earlier reviewers criticize intrusive hints, while later players welcome the option to reduce them.

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TR-49 system requirements

Minimum: Any, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Any
Graphics
Any
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Any
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does TR-49 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does TR-49 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
21
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does TR-49 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

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