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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux

86% positive of 1,574 Steam reviews

To 100%: 8.2 h
Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam

Made by The Astronauts.

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Adventure
Walking Simulator
Detective
Horror
Mystery
Story Rich
Lovecraftian
Atmospheric
Puzzle
Exploration
First-Person

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Very Positive

What players say

Recommended
I have immense respect for how The Vanishing of Ethan Carter treats its audience. The game famously opens with the line: "This game is a narrative experience that does not hold your hand"—and it delivers on that promise brilliantly. The Astronauts crafted a masterclass in visual and environmental storytelling. Rather than overwhelming the player with exposition or endless dialogue, the world of Red Creek Valley…
7.4 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Recommended
The visuals are stunning, the music is gorgeous, the story is decent, and the puzzles are passable. A great little game.
4.3 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Gorgeous environment, but not very enjoyable without a walkthrough. The developers managed to make the levels feel somehow crowded and empty at the same time. Exploration wasn't very rewarding and the constant backtracking felt like a chore. The story isn't well fleshed out either, the characters are forgettable and the ending is not rewarding at all.
4.5 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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