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Return of the Obra Dinn

A first-person mystery in a striking 1-bit look. You board a ship that has returned with its crew missing and work out who everyone was and what happened to them by examining scenes from the past and using logic. Is it your kind of game?

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92%

511 ratings

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96%

32,339 reviews

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you like detective work where you piece things together yourself.

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you want action or help along the way; the game trusts you to think.

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$19.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
October 18, 2018
Length
About 10 hours
Difficulty
4/5 (estimated)
Genres
Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Fantasy · Historical · Mystery
Perspective
First person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Return of the Obra Dinn?
About 10 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Return of the Obra Dinn on?
Return of the Obra Dinn is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Return of the Obra Dinn have co-op?
No, Return of the Obra Dinn is single-player only.
Does Return of the Obra Dinn run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does Return of the Obra Dinn cost?
$19.99 on Steam.

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