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A non-linear interactive novella where your choices ripple through past and future.
- Platform: Steam
- Region: REGION FREE
- Product type: Base Game
About Penrose
Penrose is a non-linear interactive novella from doublespeak games, the creative force behind the award-winning narrative adventure A Dark Room. In this unique experience, you scroll forwards and backwards through an ever-changing story, causing ripples of effect that can alter both the past and the future. Every subtle adjustment to the environment or dialogue can lead to unexpected consequences, making each playthrough a fresh journey.
The game features a hauntingly original score written and recorded by international artist VANCORVID, enhancing the atmospheric and mysterious tone. As you explore the narrative, you'll track your progress through overlapping, branching perspectives, with characters weaving in and out of the story. The non-linear structure encourages experimentation and multiple playthroughs to uncover all secrets.
Manipulate the environment by changing words and observing how effects ripple across time. Catastrophe and salvation are both at your fingertips, and even the smallest change can have profound impacts on the characters and world. The game challenges you to think creatively and explore every possibility to unravel the mystery at the heart of everything.
Penrose is an all-new original work that builds on the narrative innovation of A Dark Room. It offers a deeply immersive experience for fans of interactive fiction, puzzle-solving, and story-driven games. The game is available as a base game on Steam, requiring no additional DLC to enjoy the full experience.
- Non-linear interactive novella with time manipulation
- From the creator of award-winning A Dark Room
- Haunting original score by VANCORVID
- Branching narratives with overlapping perspectives
- Subtle changes cause ripple effects across past and future
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PlatformSteam
RegionREGION FREE
TypeBase Game
Deal pathExternal offer
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Penrose PC Steam CD Key FAQ
Is Penrose a base game or DLC?
Penrose is a base game. You do not need any other software or DLC to play it. Just purchase the Steam CD Key and activate it on Steam.
What platform is Penrose available on?
Penrose is available on PC via Steam. This CD Key is region-free and can be activated globally.
How does the time manipulation work in Penrose?
You can scroll forwards and backwards through the story. Changing words or actions in the past can ripple forward, altering future events and character interactions.