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Because We're Here - Act I

Developed by Studio Elfriede · Published by Studio Elfriede

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 19, 2018 Price$5.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements32
DLC2

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Studio Elfriede, published by Studio Elfriede — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Stagger through the First Lassallian War and find love amongst doomed youth. Because We're Here is an otome visual novel in an unforgiving WW1-inspired setting. Nothing to worry about - it'll all be over by Christmas.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 96% positive of 89
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Story RichVisual NovelOtomeFemale ProtagonistAnimeWorld War IAlternate HistoryWarDating SimConversationHistoricalIndie

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Because We're Here - Act I.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP and newer
  • Processor: 1Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Because We're Here - Act I FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Because We're Here - Act I?

Steam classifies Because We're Here - Act I as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Studio Elfriede. Stagger through the First Lassallian War and find love amongst doomed youth. Because We're Here is an otome visual novel in an unforgiving WW1-inspired setting. Nothing to worry about - it'll all be over by Christmas.

How much does Because We're Here - Act I cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Because We're Here - Act I at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Because We're Here - Act I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Because We're Here - Act I: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Because We're Here - Act I on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Because We're Here - Act I for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Because We're Here - Act I out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 19, 2018.

What platforms is Because We're Here - Act I on?

Because We're Here - Act I is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Because We're Here - Act I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Because We're Here - Act I cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does Because We're Here - Act I have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for Because We're Here - Act I.

Who made Because We're Here - Act I?

Because We're Here - Act I is developed by Studio Elfriede and published by Studio Elfriede.

Where to get Because We're Here - Act I

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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