Runeous: Part One
A short fantasy visual novel set in a rune-powered world
Novel Tea Games · Published by Lost Fables · Released May 31, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 75% of 163
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 10 years ago
- Jun 18, 2016
What is Runeous: Part One?
This free visual novel takes roughly 20 minutes and opens a planned two-part story. You read dialogue in a world scarred by past wars, following a runic apprentice and a tribeswoman as they try to unite factions against a rising empire.
For you if...
- +you enjoy illustrated fantasy stories with steampunk elements
Not for you if...
- −you want action rather than a reading-focused experience
What players say
75% of 163 reviews are positive
Players praise the character designs and background scenery. Common criticisms concern an underdeveloped story and choices that seem to have little effect.
Screenshots and trailer
Runeous: Part One system requirements
Minimum: Integrated Chip, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10
- Processor
- Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Chip
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Recommended
- OS
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10
- Processor
- Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Chip
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Does Runeous: Part One have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Runeous: Part One 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, macOS
- Achievements
- 9
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Runeous: Part One 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
