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The Council

Developed by Big Bad Wolf · Published by Focus Entertainment

AdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 13, 2018 PriceFree to play Metacritic67/100 Steam reviews4,260

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic67/100
Steam reviews4,260
Languages6
Achievements42
DLC4

Overview

An adventure, rpg game by Big Bad Wolf, published by Focus Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 5,338
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players10
Player-voted tags:Choices MatterAdventureRPGStory RichDetectiveMysteryPuzzleHistoricalSingleplayerEpisodicAtmosphericChoose Your Own Adventure

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 The Council.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2125 (3.3 GHz)/AMD FX-4100 (3.6 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB, GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 360
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 (3.4 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 960/Radeon R9 380
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainRussianItalian

The Council 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 The Council?

Steam classifies The Council as a Adventure, RPG game, developed by Big Bad Wolf. Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Is The Council free to play?

Yes — Steam lists The Council as Free to Play.

Is The Council single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Council: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Council on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Council out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 13, 2018.

What platforms is The Council on?

The Council is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Council single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Council cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does The Council have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for The Council.

What is The Council's Metacritic score?

The Council has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Council?

The Council is developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Focus Entertainment.

Where to get The Council

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

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