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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

A standalone prequel to the first Life is Strange, in three episodes. You play Chloe Price and follow her friendship with Rachel Amber. Gameplay is conversation, exploration and choices, with a focus on character and mood rather than action. Is it your kind of game?

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you want a short, emotional story adventure and liked the first game.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox
Release date: August 31, 2017
Length: About 12 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Fantasy · Science fiction · Drama · Mystery
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Life is Strange: Before the Storm?: About 12 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Life is Strange: Before the Storm on?: Life is Strange: Before the Storm is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox.
Does Life is Strange: Before the Storm have co-op?: No, Life is Strange: Before the Storm is single-player only.
Does Life is Strange: Before the Storm run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Life is Strange: Before the Storm cost?: $16.99 on Steam.