Casual · 2022
Pentiment
From Obsidian, this game is a historical mystery role-playing game that focuses on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Germany. The main character is a clever illustrator caught up a series of murders at Kiersau Abbey over twenty five years. This character…
Key facts
- Released
- 14 November 2022
- Genre
- Casual · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 17 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (7,746 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 17h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Pentiment?
Expect about 17 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Pentiment with friends?
No, Pentiment is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Pentiment on?
Pentiment is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is Pentiment a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88. On Steam, 95% positive (7,746 reviews).
What games are like Pentiment?
In the same spirit: Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, Once Upon a Jester and Children of Silentown.
