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The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.
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Multiplayer & Platform Capabilities
SINGLEPLAYER
✓ Supported
ONLINE CO-OP / PVP
Solo Only
LOCAL SPLIT-SCREEN
Unsupported
CONTROLLER / CROSSPLAY
Keyboard & Mouse
Gameplay Duration & Completion
Crowdsourced campaign length, extra objectives, and 100% completion metrics
Gameplay Format & DurationMultiplayer & Social
Session-Based / Party Multiplayer
Designed for dynamic rounds, party matchmaking, and infinite multiplayer replayability. No fixed linear campaign duration.
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IGN First Look (May 2013)Watch on Steam
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System Requirements & Steam Deck
Steam Deck: UNKNOWN
- Controller configuration recommended
- Native display resolution supported
- Steam Cloud saves enabled
Minimum Specifications
OS: *: Windows XP SP2 or higher
Processor (CPU): 1.8 GHz
Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM
Graphics (GPU): 256 MB VRAM video card
Storage: 800 MB available space
Recommended Specifications (60 FPS Ultra)
OS: *: Windows 7
Processor (CPU): 2 GHz
Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
Graphics (GPU): 512 MB VRAM video card
Storage: 800 MB available space
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Base Edition
The Novelist — Standard Edition
$4.99
- Full Base Game
- Steam Cloud Saves
DLCs, Expansions & Supporter Packs (1)
The Novelist: Original Score
$4.99
Official DLC • Released Jan 10, 2017
Jan 10, 2017
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