Marginalia

A horror walking simulator tracing two connected stories of loss

Connor Sherlock, Cameron Kunzelman · Published by Connor Sherlock · Released Oct 1, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Sep 8, 2019
Minimum PC: 8800GT; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Marginalia?

This first-person horror game takes place in Kestlebrook, a secluded valley in the New England woods. You explore the forest on foot in search of Eric after receiving a letter asking you to come to him.

For you if...

+you prefer slow-building dread without jump scares

Not for you if...

−you want action rather than a focus on walking
−you need clear directions to your next destination

What players say

81% of 54 reviews are positive

Players praise the forest scenery, ambient music, and unsettling storytelling. They most often criticize the long, slow walks between points of interest. Recent reviews also report key rebinding problems and mouse sensitivity that cannot be adjusted.

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Marginalia system requirements

Minimum: 8800GT, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Marginalia have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Marginalia 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Marginalia 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam