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The Beginner's Guide

A short, narrated first-person game where a narrator walks you through small games made by a friend and offers his own interpretation of them. It is a story-driven experience with voice acting, surreal scenes and a personal, emotional tone. There is no real challenge; the point is to walk, listen and think. Is it your kind of game?

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Platforms: PC
Release date: October 1, 2015
Length: About 2 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 (estimated)
Genres: Adventure · Indie
Themes: Comedy · Drama
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is The Beginner's Guide?: About 2 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Beginner's Guide on?: The Beginner's Guide is available on PC.
Does The Beginner's Guide have co-op?: No, The Beginner's Guide is single-player only.
Does The Beginner's Guide run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does The Beginner's Guide cost?: $9.99 on Steam.