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Pentiment

A narrative adventure set in 16th-century Bavaria, where you play the artist Andreas Maler. A murder at Kiersau Abbey pulls him into an investigation that stretches across 25 years. You talk to villagers, monks and nobles, and your choices shape how events unfold. Is it your kind of game?

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Platforms: Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch
Release date: November 15, 2022
Length: About 17 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 (estimated)
Genres: Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Historical · Mystery
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Pentiment?: About 17 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Pentiment on?: Pentiment is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch.
Does Pentiment have co-op?: No, Pentiment is single-player only.
Does Pentiment run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Pentiment cost?: $9.99 on Steam.