Casual · 2012
Dear Esther
In short: Dear Esther is a Casual game by Sumo Digital, released in 2012 on PC and Mobile. It takes about 2 hours to beat. Critics rate it 75/100.
Dear Esther is a game that questions the very concept of a "game" as an entertainment. It is more of an art project that was originally started as a mod on the Source engine (the one Half-Life 2 is based on). The player assumes the role of a nameless and faceless character, a man, who wanders around a cold island at…
Key facts
- Released
- 14 February 2012
- Genre
- Casual · Indie · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 2 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Mobile
- Studio
- Sumo Digital, The Chinese Room
- Critics
- Metacritic 75
- Steam reviews
- 76% positive (6,122 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Chill" vibe
- Wraps up in one evening
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Dear Esther?
Expect about 2 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Dear Esther with friends?
No, Dear Esther is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Dear Esther on?
Dear Esther is available on PC and Mobile.
Is Dear Esther a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 75. On Steam, 76% positive (6,122 reviews).
What games are like Dear Esther?
In the same spirit: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Home is Where One Starts... and Rainy Season.
