Oxenfree

Developer: Night School Studio
Released: Jan 14, 2016
Steam reviews: 91% of players recommend it, from 12,124 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: AdventureIndie

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Native LinuxDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

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Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Captions available
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Russian
Simplified Chinese

Steam lists 7 languages, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB T · Violence Drug Reference Language Use of Alcohol and Tobacco Sexual ThemesThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 14The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 13The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 12The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 12 · Bad Language Sex ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC M · Mature Themes Drug References Online InteractivityThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC M · Mature Themes Drug References Online InteractivityThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Horor Penggunaan bahasaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Self Harm | Suicide While possessed by ghosts, characters may take actions that would be harmful to their well-being, such as jumping off tall objects or buildings. Mental Health | Emotional Abuse | Trauma Throughout the game, characters grapple with issues resulting from complex relationships. As a result, characters and the player make choices in the game that impact their future. Characters may use hurtful nicknames or manipulative language depending on their relationships with other characters. Psychological Horror | Jump Scares The OXENFREE universe is centered around psychological, supernatural, sci-fi, and horror themes. Characters grapple with trauma, loss, and their impacts. The game also contains light jump scares at moderate usage.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

SUMMER 2016's HUGE CONTENT UPDATE: The most mind bending game of the year has new storylines, scenes, and endings, plus a multi-episode behind-the-scenes documentary.

"OXENFREE: The emotional adventure game you need to know about" - IGN

"A mix of Freaks and Geeks, Poltergeist and the best teen films of the ’80s" – Polygon

"Part teen drama, part terrifying ghost story" – Kill Screen

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. Play as Alex, a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight party on an old military island. The night takes a terrifying turn when you unwittingly open a ghostly gate spawned from the island’s cryptic past. How you deal with these events, your peers, and the ominous creatures you’ve unleashed is up to you.

YOU determine every aspect of Alex's story while exploring Edwards Island, uncovering the base's dark past, and changing the course of your friends' lives.

Features:

An intelligent conversation system that changes the story and your relationships based on every decision
A unique radio mechanic that allows Alex to communicate with mysterious spectres and manipulate her world
Art from Disney alum and an original soundtrack by scntfc (Sword & Sworcery, Galak-Z)
Multiple mysteries to unravel, spanning decades and lifetimes
Inspired by little-known events of World War II
Featuring voice talent from The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, Borderlands and more

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