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Sepia Tears

Developed by Scarlet String Studios · Published by Scarlet String Studios

CasualIndieSimulationFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 8, 2016 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages5
Achievements11
DLC2

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Scarlet String Studios, published by Scarlet String Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 88% positive of 963
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players4
Player-voted tags:Visual NovelRomanceEmotionalAnimeSnowDating SimMemesCuteStory RichText-BasedHand-drawnFunny

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 Sepia Tears.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Pentium 4
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTurkish

Sepia Tears 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 Sepia Tears?

Steam classifies Sepia Tears as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play game, developed by Scarlet String Studios. A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.

Is Sepia Tears free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Sepia Tears as Free to Play.

Is Sepia Tears single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Sepia Tears: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Sepia Tears on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sepia Tears for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Sepia Tears out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 8, 2016.

What platforms is Sepia Tears on?

Sepia Tears 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 Sepia Tears single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Sepia Tears cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Sepia Tears have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for Sepia Tears.

Who made Sepia Tears?

Sepia Tears is developed by Scarlet String Studios and published by Scarlet String Studios.

Where to get Sepia Tears

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

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