Strange Telephone

A surreal adventure through worlds created by dialing phone numbers

HZ3 Software · Published by PLAYISM · Released Jan 21, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 359
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Dec 19, 2019
Minimum PC: DX9 (shader model 3.0); Full requirements

What is Strange Telephone?

Jill is trapped in a dark world in this 2D pixel-art adventure. With help from Graham, a companion shaped like a telephone, you dial six-digit numbers to create worlds and search them for items and a key to escape. The game has multiple endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy discovering how items work through experimentation

Not for you if...

−you want to explore without time limits

What players say

83% of 359 reviews are positive

Players praise the dreamlike atmosphere and visuals. Common complaints include obscure progression that makes guides feel necessary, along with repetitive wandering through similar-looking areas.

Screenshots and trailer

Strange Telephone system requirements

Minimum: DX9 (shader model 3.0).

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP2+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support or greater
Graphics: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or greater
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Strange Telephone have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Strange Telephone 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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Strange Telephone 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