T.W.I.R.L.

First-person psychological horror about self-worth and a lifelong secret

Genie Boy Games · Published by Genie Boy Games, Haunted Publishing Syndicate · Released Aug 19, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 83
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is T.W.I.R.L.?

This psychological horror walking simulator follows a nine-year-old keeping a secret in 2006. You explore a dark house from a first-person perspective, looking around and interacting with objects. The main story lasts about an hour and has multiple endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy piecing together abstract stories through exploration

Not for you if...

−you prefer complex mechanics over simple movement and interaction

What players say

83% of 83 reviews are positive

Players praise the emotionally grounded writing, pacing, and tense atmosphere. A negative review criticizes the opening's linear route and lack of obstacles.

Screenshots and trailer

T.W.I.R.L. system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 470 (2GB VRAM)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Headphones recommended. Lights off.

Does T.W.I.R.L. have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does T.W.I.R.L. run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 11
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian.

Does T.W.I.R.L. 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