Because We're Here - Act I

Otome visual novel about love in a World War I-inspired conflict

Studio Elfriede · Released Jul 19, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 80
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 3, 2026
Minimum PC: DirectX; 1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Because We're Here - Act I?

This opening act of an episodic visual novel follows Postal Corps volunteer Elfriede Rauss as she encounters romance during a fictional war. You read dialogue, make decisions, and use emotional understanding and persuasion in “Battle of Wits” arguments while traveling through towns and battlefronts. A playthrough lasts roughly three hours.

For you if...

+you like historical fiction with horror and anti-war themes
+you enjoy exploring relationships from a female protagonist’s perspective

Not for you if...

−you prefer action games over dialogue-heavy reading
−you want lighthearted dating stories without blood or violence

What players say

96% of 80 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing, particularly the distinct, believable characters and their differing views of the war. They also highlight the story’s emotional impact.

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Because We're Here - Act I system requirements

Minimum: DirectX, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP and newer
Processor: 1Ghz
Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space

Does Because We're Here - Act I have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Because We're Here - Act I 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, Linux
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Because We're Here - Act I 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