Pentiment

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From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years.

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Developer:
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
14 November 2022
Genre:
Casual,Adventure
Recent Steam reviews:
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All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (5430)

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Description

From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years. Players will be responsible for conducting their own investigation to decide the fate of the community, but each decision will have lasting consequences and inexorably draws Andreas closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy.

Illustrated world

Experience 16th century Europe as the master artists of the time saw them. Art inspired by great illuminated manuscripts and the earliest printed books becomes a living, breathing world in Pentiment.

Uncover mysteries

Choose different academic and social backgrounds and meet a colorful cast of characters as you discover the stories and secrets that lie within the small Bavarian town of Tassing and nearby Keirsau Abbey.

Impact a changing world

In an era of great religious and political change, each decision you make can have a profound impact on the community’s future. Find your own way through this turbulent time and see the consequences of your choices play out over generations.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
Processor:
Intel Core i3-3225
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 650 Ti
Storage:
12 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

spacey.maycie
Recommended | 10 Jul 2026
28.9h played

Absolutely recommend this game. It is heavy on reading dialogue, but it is so enjoyable. I cannot recommend it enough if you are into history. The story is captivating and the characters all feel so real; I loved every

Helpful: 0
Nota
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
44.9h played

This is a really solid game for any age, including particularly elderly persons who are not accustomed to gaming. It is authentic, well-researched, and gripping. This shows that gaming can be a space for anyone. It

Helpful: 2
oppenheimer.girlie
Recommended | 10 Jul 2026
15.0h played

Beautiful medieval aesthetic. I love how the choices you make have rippling consequences, echoing down years later to affect the story and giving the game great replay value. It's also educational--I learned so much and

Helpful: 1
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Recommended | 07 Jul 2026
23.5h played

"Art is illusion, storytelling, but in their most sublime form, these images form a path to truth." (Brother Piero) What a game. Playing through 20-something hours of the game was the equivalent of the feeling of having

Helpful: 3
Warmick
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
12.7h played

I find it ignorant when video games are all lumped together. Some titles are made for entertainment only, and that is fine, but there are also those that can change your perception of the world, of history, or of

Helpful: 3
Kosmosblau
Recommended | 12 Jul 2026
16.6h played

Absolutely adored playing Pentiment. Really loved how it layered history, religion, mythology, art, as well as human connection in such a compelling and beautiful way. I'm just so glad this game exists, especially with

Helpful: 1