AI: The Somnium Files
Detective visual novel about investigating crime scenes and dreams
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. · Released Sep 17, 2019
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 9,428
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 62 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 36
- peak 24h 39
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- Unknown
- no patch notes found
What is AI: The Somnium Files?
A detective adventure and visual novel set in near-future Tokyo. As Kaname Date, you investigate crime scenes and dreams for clues in a serial-killer case. Choices lead to multiple endings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy following different paths through a mystery
- +you like crime stories mixed with offbeat comedy
Not for you if...
- −you want a consistently serious detective story
- −you dislike timed puzzles based on dream logic
What players say
91% of 9,428 reviews are positive · 83% of 62 in the last 30 days
Players praise the mystery’s twists, characters, and the way clues come together across story routes. The most common complaint is the frequent sexual humor, which some players say undercuts serious scenes. Some also find the timed dream puzzles unclear.
Screenshots and trailer
AI: The Somnium Files system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.40 GHz or better
- Graphics
- NVIDIA@ GeForce@ GTX 460 or better
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 2 GB VRAM
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 45
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- The native resolution is not the default one
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Traditional Chinese.
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