Perceptions of the Dead

A horror visual novel about ghost cases and a haunted livestream

Ithaqua Labs · Released Oct 31, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 370
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Dec 6, 2017
Minimum PC: Integrated Chip; 1 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Perceptions of the Dead?

This free, single-player visual novel takes place in a world where ghosts are real. You read three stories about a missing-child rescue, a man who handles hauntings, and a streamer visiting a haunted hospital.

For you if...

+you enjoy short supernatural tales told through dialogue

Not for you if...

−you want hands-on action rather than mostly reading

What players say

91% of 370 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and voice acting. Common complaints concern clunky dialogue, underdeveloped stories, and choices that have little effect on outcomes.

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Perceptions of the Dead system requirements

Minimum: Integrated Chip, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 1.5Ghz Processor or better
Graphics: Integrated Graphics Chip
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Perceptions of the Dead have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Perceptions of the Dead 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Perceptions of the Dead 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