Writer. Chapter 1
Developed by Beshbarmak games · Published by Beshbarmak games
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, simulation game by Beshbarmak games, published by Beshbarmak games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You, the legendary writer, the “King of Horror,” find yourself at the center of a nightmare. A mysterious place, frighteningly familiar, hides sinister secrets. Explore locations, solve riddles, escape from the monster, collect a story that will become a new masterpiece... if you survive.” — 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 Writer. Chapter 1.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® i5-4570K 3.4 GHz 4 Core™ / AMD FX-8350 8 3.5GHz 8 Core™
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce® GTX 1050ti 4GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 3GB HDD (SSD recommended)
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® i5-10600K 4.1 GHz 6 Core™ / AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600 4.4 GHz 6 Core™
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce® RTX 3060 12GB (or or a similar one with 6 GB VRAM+)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 3GB SSD
Supported languages (10)
Writer. Chapter 1 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 Writer. Chapter 1?
Steam classifies Writer. Chapter 1 as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Beshbarmak games. You, the legendary writer, the “King of Horror,” find yourself at the center of a nightmare. A mysterious place, frighteningly familiar, hides sinister secrets. Explore locations, solve riddles, escape from the monster, collect a story that will become a new masterpiece... if you survive.
How much does Writer. Chapter 1 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Writer. Chapter 1 at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Writer. Chapter 1 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Writer. Chapter 1: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Writer. Chapter 1 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Writer. Chapter 1 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Writer. Chapter 1 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 6, 2025.
What platforms is Writer. Chapter 1 on?
Writer. Chapter 1 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 Writer. Chapter 1 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Writer. Chapter 1 cost?
Steam lists it at $1.49.
Does Writer. Chapter 1 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 7 achievements for Writer. Chapter 1.
Who made Writer. Chapter 1?
Writer. Chapter 1 is developed by Beshbarmak games and published by Beshbarmak games.
Where to get Writer. Chapter 1
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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