The Yawhg
Developed by Damian Sommer, Emily Carroll · Published by Damian Sommer
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg game by Damian Sommer, Emily Carroll, published by Damian Sommer — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Yawhg is a one-to-four player choose-your-own-adventure game that randomizes a unique story every time you play. The evil Yawhg is returning. How will the town’s locals lead their lives in the meanwhile, and what will they do when the dreaded Yawhg finally arrives?” — 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 The Yawhg.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Additional Notes: A resolution of at least 1280 x 720.
Supported languages (1)
The Yawhg 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 Yawhg?
Steam classifies The Yawhg as a Indie, RPG game, developed by Damian Sommer, Emily Carroll. The Yawhg is a one-to-four player choose-your-own-adventure game that randomizes a unique story every time you play. The evil Yawhg is returning. How will the town’s locals lead their lives in the meanwhile, and what will they do when the dreaded Yawhg finally arrives?
How much does The Yawhg cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Yawhg at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Yawhg single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Yawhg: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Yawhg on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Yawhg for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Yawhg out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 27, 2014.
What platforms is The Yawhg on?
The Yawhg 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 Yawhg single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does The Yawhg cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
What is The Yawhg's Metacritic score?
The Yawhg has a Metacritic score of 66/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Yawhg?
The Yawhg is developed by Damian Sommer, Emily Carroll and published by Damian Sommer.
Where to get The Yawhg
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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