The Ballad Singer

Fantasy visual novel where early decisions can change later events

Curtel Games · Released Feb 15, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 59
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Mar 5, 2020
Minimum PC: On-board graphic; 2 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Ballad Singer?

A single-player, text-driven fantasy adventure following four heroes whose stories intersect. You read story passages, listen to narration, and choose how to handle encounters and fights. When a hero dies, the story continues through another character instead of ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring alternate outcomes across repeated playthroughs

Not for you if...

−you want action-focused play rather than lengthy reading

What players say

69% of 59 reviews are positive

Players praise the illustrations and voice acting. Common complaints concern thin characterization and choices that players describe as arbitrary tests where most options lead to death.

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The Ballad Singer system requirements

Minimum: On-board graphic, 2 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 32-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Pentium 1.4GHz / AMD Athlon x4
Graphics: On-board graphic card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does The Ballad Singer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Ballad Singer run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Italian.

Does The Ballad Singer 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