Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Developed by The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe · Published by Secret Mode
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe, published by Secret Mode — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Dear Esther: Landmark Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 (2 * 2400), AMD Athlon X2 4200+ (2 * 2200) or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT (256 MB), AMD Radeon X1600 XT (256 MB)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (5)
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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 Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?
Steam classifies Dear Esther: Landmark Edition as a Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play game, developed by The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe. Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
How much does Dear Esther: Landmark Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Dear Esther: Landmark Edition at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Dear Esther: Landmark Edition: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dear Esther: Landmark Edition for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 14, 2017.
What platforms is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition on?
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Dear Esther: Landmark Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Dear Esther: Landmark Edition have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for Dear Esther: Landmark Edition.
Who made Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is developed by The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe and published by Secret Mode.
Where to get Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
View on Steam →Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Secret Mode.